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Patient personas exemplifying behavioural barriers and enablers to patient education across the hypertension journey: A qualitative framework analysis.

2025-12-16 primary care research Title + abstract only
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Background.Only one in five people with hypertension have their blood pressure (BP) controlled (<140/90 mmHg). Patient education improves BP control, yet there is limited guidance to adapt to individuals evolving needs across the hypertension management journey. This study aimed to identify key behavioural barriers and enablers to patient education throughout the hypertension management journey, which were synthesised into patient personas to support translation and practical application. Metho...

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