“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Telehealth Programme on Early Detection and Management of Hypertension among Adults Residing in Selected Rural Communities of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.”

Dhilpe Ashish Suwartik; Nitin Chicholkar

“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Telehealth Programme on Early Detection and Management of Hypertension among Adults Residing in Selected Rural Communities of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.”

Author(s)	Mr. Dhilpe Ashish Suwartik, Dr. Nitin Chicholkar
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, renal disease and premature mortality. In rural communities, limited access to regular screening and follow-up may delay the identification and management of elevated blood pressure. Nurse-led telehealth interventions may provide a practical approach for improving hypertension screening, knowledge, self-care practices and treatment adherence. Aim: The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a nurse-led telehealth programme on early detection and management of hypertension among adults residing in selected rural communities of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted. The study was conducted among 100 adults residing in selected rural communities of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Baseline assessment included demographic characteristics, blood pressure measurement, knowledge regarding hypertension, and selected hypertension-management practices. The intervention consisted of a structured nurse-led telehealth programme delivered through mobile phone-based communication. The programme included education regarding hypertension, risk factors, dietary modification, physical activity, medication adherence, home blood-pressure monitoring, warning signs and the importance of regular follow-up. Post-test assessment was conducted after completion of the intervention programme. Results: The findings demonstrated an improvement in participants' knowledge and hypertension-management practices following the nurse-led telehealth programme. The proportion of participants with adequate knowledge increased substantially from pre-test to post-test. Improvement was also observed in blood-pressure monitoring practices, medication adherence, dietary practices and follow-up behaviour. The mean post-test knowledge score was higher than the mean pre-test score, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention. A statistically significant difference was observed between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores (p < 0.05). Participants who demonstrated better adherence to recommended lifestyle and treatment measures also showed more favourable blood-pressure outcomes. Conclusion: The study concluded that a nurse-led telehealth programme can be an effective and feasible strategy for improving early detection and management of hypertension among adults living in rural communities. Incorporating telehealth-supported nursing interventions into community-based hypertension services may strengthen screening, health education, follow-up and self-management.
Keywords	Hypertension, Telehealth, Nurse-led intervention, Rural adults, Early detection, Blood pressure, Hypertension management, Community health nursing.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-09-13

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“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Telehealth Programme on Early Detection and Management of Hypertension among Adults Residing in Selected Rural Communities of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.”

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