PICOT: (P) In elderly patients of 60 to 75 years old suffering from hypertention, (I) does patient education intervention like routine 30 minutes walks and healthy diet, (C) compared with only medication treatments, (O) increase their health literacy about his diseases and improve their health status (T) in a 6 months period?
Variables
Positive changes in the health status of elderly patient with hypertension issues is the key dependent variable of the study since the suggested intervention is aimed at altering the specified outcome so that the levels of patients’ well-being could improve. The tools that are covered under the umbrella term of patient education and involving the promotion of techniques such as a 30-minute walk and healthy eating habits are the crucial independent variables that will be used to improve patient outcomes.
Outcome Changes
Reducing the number of negative patient outcomes and enhancing the levels of awareness among the target patients, i.e., 60-75-year-old people with hypertension, is the key expected change that is expected to occur. Consequently, the rise in the number of positive outcomes and the levels of health literacy among the identified population are deemed as crucial outcomes as well (Dasgupta et al., 2014).
Impact
On a larger scale, the suggested intervention is bound to contribute to a better understanding of how health literacy levels can be increased among elderly patients. The tools that will allow delivering the key message in a manner as efficient and expeditious as possible will be outlined. Thus, the quality of gerontology care will be improved significantly.
Feedback
Because of the participants’ age, it will be necessary to promote the active personal communication between nurses and patients. Therefore, interviews should become the key tool for collecting the crucial data. Interviews will shed light on the obstacles in promoting patient education, as well as the relevant opportunities. Furthermore, the identified approach will contribute to a better understanding of the unique needs of the target population and, thus, lead to a better cross-cultural dialogue between nurses and patients.