A multifactorial intervention to improve blood pressure control in co-existing diabetes and kidney disease: A feasibility randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Aims. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility and impact of an intervention consisting of self-monitored blood pressure, medicine review, a Digital Versatile Disc, and motivational interviewing telephone calls to help people with diabetes and kidney disease improve their blood pressure control and adherence to prescribed medications. Background. People with co-existing diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension require multiple medications to manage their health. About 50% of people are non-adherent to their prescribed medications with non-adherence increasing in the presence of chronic conditions. Design. Randomized controlled trial. Methods. Patients aged ≥18years with diabetes, c..