May 26,2018
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Introduction
Background of the study
The purpose of the study was to evaluate and analyze the amount of knowledge patients have concerning hypertension and how the patients take treatment and drugs which are related to hypertension. The bottom line of the study is to evaluate how different opinions on hypertension and the treatment of the disease and how such opinions differ from one place to another especially due to the difference in culture or ethnicity of these groups. In addition, the study will be evaluated on what the proposed interventions would do to improve the adherence to these groups. Comment by Doreen Farley: Remember that the study has already been conducted. Please use past tense. Thanks The study was conducted to…..
The proposed interventions to the research are very important to nursing. In the nursing field, we have to deal with different groups. Nurses need to connect, convey, and care for the treatment administrations of various patients having a place with various societies and racial origin. In most cases, nurses are faced with the challenge of dealing with one treatment at a time, but they do offer modes which are different especially to patients who are suffering from the same diseases (Marshall, Wolfe, & McKevitt, 2012). In this case, nurses can administer the treatment using different methods depending on culture and racial of the community in the question. The study considered issues which were relevant to nursing. In addition, the study may help nurses in appreciating and acknowledging the experience the patients have especially the symptoms since there are no scientific ways to prove such symptoms. Based on the beliefs and culture of the patients, the nurses should be in a position to tell people with hypertension even with these symptoms from the patients. In fact, most of these symptoms have been found to be irrelevant since in some cases it is not a must that they have any connection to the disease of difference in blood pressure level. From the article, nurses might learn why it is important to caution patients that they may have the cardiovascular disease even without the said symptoms and it is only through treatment that they can be able to overcome and prevent cardiovascular disease. Comment by Doreen Farley: Please do not use we, us, they, them etc. Report the facts What type of groups are you referring to? You have to be specific in this sentence. Comment by Doreen Farley: Not sure what you are intending to convey to your reader here.
Understanding patient's perspective was the primary objective of this article which helps the nurses to learn why there is low hypertension treatment response. The research aim was to help nurses understand the reason why educational interventions when it comes to informing the patients about cardiovascular disease risk have been met so far. On the other hand, the research helps the reader on developments which have been made in the management of both hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Comment by Doreen Farley: Good job on this section.
Methods of Study
The authors completed a methodical audit and account combination of subjective examinations on hypertension. In the study, the authors of the article looked at the causes of hypertension and how it can be prevented through the taking of drugs. In addition, the authors have researched how different patients from different cultures and ethnic groups understand the issue of hypertension. Some the electronic databases which the researchers have been evaluating in the study were Medline, Embase, the British Nursing Index, Social Policy and Practice, and PsycInfo. Apart from the above, there were other papers which were relevant and used by the researchers to come up with various methods and strategies which help in understanding qualitative research and some terminologies which are associated with hypertension (Marshall, Wolfe, & McKevitt, 2012).
In the study, some of the methods which have been used in collecting data are such as conducting face to face interviews, and journals published on the topic as a sample an thus help in evaluating the perspective of the patients on hypertension and taking of drugs. The authors conducted fact to face interviews, telephone interviews and also used questionnaires to get a better understanding of participant’s understanding of hypertension. Exclusion criteria were diabetic or pregnant women with cardiovascular disease. There was no language barrier, and thus materials which are in different languages were considered to be sample since in the research framework translation mode was included.
Through steps which were provided and accepted by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the data which was collected was analyzed and synthesized. Using methods and other techniques which are most appropriate in qualitative research, the researchers were able to bring clear and untestable study results to the audience. Some of the methods which were used by the researcher to synthesize the data were tabulation, textual summary, and thematic analysis. The textual summary was very important to the researchers especially in adopting the "one-sheet-paper method." Final themes were developed through consensus and discussion of the full-text papers and supported by coding its presence in the text (Marshall, Wolfe, & McKevitt, 2012). Tabulation was used in determining similarities and variations of cultures and ethnic group in different countries. Comment by Doreen Farley: Good job on the methods section.
Results from the Study
As per the results of the study, it was found that the causes of hypertension were family history, stress, overweight, alcohol and also food. Of all the sources, stress was found to be the main cause of hypertension. The patients with hypertension were found to have a lot of worries. In a Dutch study done, a participant was able to see the relationship between blood pressure and worry as synonymous. However, most of the participants agreed that stress was the main cause of increased blood pressure. Also, in the course of the study, participants from six different countries suggested a supplementation or replacement of drugs with traditional ones and even other alternative medicines. The supplementation and replacement were more connected to beliefs and practices of certain cultures. Comment by Doreen Farley: This pretty much says the same sentence as the sentence immediately before this one.
The results of the study are important to the practitioners of nursing. This study enables nurses to cater for the needs of different patients who come from different belief systems and cultural backgrounds. Through the study, nurses are also able to monitor how the patients take their medications (Marshall, Wolfe, & McKevitt, 2012). This way, the nurses were able to obtain information related to the participant’s knowledge of their disease process and treatment regimen. The study also found out that patients may stop taking medication, adjust their doses, and/or took their medications in a sporadic manner. These results are related to nursing practice as nurses play a role in providing required information to their patients about the control of hypertension. Comment by Doreen Farley: Good job on this section and nice work incorporating the importance to nursing practice.
Ethical Considerations
The basis for the research was primary and secondary source materials which are in the form of electronic databases. Since the participants were not involved in the research directly, there was no need to seek ethical approval in the research. Comment by Doreen Farley: Good job on this section.
Conclusion
The format of good research work was adhered to. The same applied to the case of the norms. Data collection methods were also in check. Their transparency was visible. The research methodology as a whole was very free of errors. The relevance of the study was well established as the nurses could monitor the progress of their patients from various cultural backgrounds and with diverse beliefs. Also, they can know the reasons behind the emergence of blood pressure among individuals. The research teaches nurses on how to have a closer eye on their patients suffering from high blood pressure. Comment by Doreen Farley: I am not sure what you mean here. Comment by Doreen Farley: What does this mean?
Remember that in your conclusion there is a need to summarize the important parts of the study as well as add the implications of the study to nursing practice. More elaboration was needed regarding summarizing the article critique. Other than that, good job on this paper. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Professor Farley
Reference Comment by Doreen Farley: Your reference should have a hanging indent. Thanks.
Marshall, I. J., Wolfe, C. D., & McKevitt, C. (2012). Lay perspectives on hypertension and drug adherence: systematic review of qualitative research. Bmj, 345, e3953.
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