Nursing educational strategies to improve treatment adherence and self-care in arterial hypertension in primary care
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hypertension, nursing, therapeutic adherence, self-care, primary care.Abstract
Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease and premature mortality worldwide, necessitating strengthened control strategies in primary care. The objective of this study was to analyze recent evidence on nursing educational strategies aimed at improving treatment adherence and self-care in people with hypertension. A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and LILACS. Studies published between 2020 and 2025 that evaluated nursing-led educational interventions in primary care were included. After applying selection criteria and methodological assessment, 20 articles were included for the results synthesis. The findings showed that structured educational interventions, combined with self-monitoring of blood pressure, continuous follow-up, and behavioral strategies, improve therapeutic adherence and strengthen self-care, with favorable effects on blood pressure control. It is concluded that nursing plays a key role in the implementation of sustainable educational programs in primary care for the comprehensive management of hypertension.
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