Efforts Initiatives to enhance the quality of life among patients with hypertension after hospitalization: A phenomenological study

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is frequently called "the silent killer" because its symptoms are hard to detect and often go unnoticed. Health issues resulting from hypertension can significantly alter the quality of life for those affected, impacting their physical, psychological, social, and environmental well-being.

Purpose: To delve deeper into strategies for enhancing the quality of life for hypertensive patients post-hospitalization.

Method: Applying a qualitative method with a descriptive phenomenology approach through interviews, this study sampled 8 participants selected through purposive sampling.

Results: The study revealed that to enhance the quality of life for hypertensive patients post-hospitalization, participants engaged in reducing salt intake, following a specific diet, exercising, limiting activities, using local remedies, and managing their emotions and thoughts.

Conclusion: The research findings suggest that efforts to enhance the quality of life for hypertensive patients after hospitalization include reducing salt intake, following a dietary regimen, engaging in exercise, limiting physical activity, using local remedies, and managing emotions and thoughts.