Efektivitas Intervensi Manajemen Diri Berbasis Teknologi Digital untuk Lansia dengan Hipertensi: Studi Literatur

Abstrak

Hypertension is one of the major medical problems affecting older adults, where lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of both prevention and treatment. Patient participation in self-management using current technology is among the most widely used approaches to educate patients in adopting a healthy lifestyle. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of digital technology-based interventions in improving self-management and reducing blood pressure (BP) in older adults with hypertension. This research employed a literature review method based on relevant sources related to the research topic. Articles were reviewed from publications dated between 2017 and 2023, obtained from online databases that met the inclusion criteria. The initial search yielded 87 results. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 7 studies were analyzed. Various digital technologies used in these studies included WeChat applications, eHealth self-management (eHSM), eHealth literacy, mobile health, web-based internet platforms, and mobile devices through SMS. Conclusion: Digital technology-based interventions (smartphones) are effective in enhancing self-management among older adults with hypertension, thereby supporting lifestyle changes and reducing blood pressure

Kata kunci

• Effectiveness
• Hypertension
• Intervention
• Older Adults
• Self Management