Patricia J. Neafsey|Elizabeth Anderson|Sheri Peabody|Carolyn A. Lin|Zoe Strickler|Kathlea Vaughn
Beta Testing of a Network-Based Health Literacy Program Tailored for Older Adults With Hypertension
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute|University of Connecticut|University of Connecticut|National Heart Lung and Blood Institute|University of Connecticut|National Heart Lung and Blood Institute|University of Connecticut|National Heart Lung and Blood Institute|University of Connecticut|National Heart Lung and Blood Institute|University of Connecticut|National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
touch screenenabled personal education program modified next generation capture selfmedication behaviors older adults hypertension assess related knowledge selfefficacy program analyzes patiententered information delivers interactive educational content tailored reported behaviors summaries selfreported symptoms medication use including frequencytime drug interactions corrective strategies illustration drug interaction printed inform provider primary care visit patient take home selfstudy formative research development formal diagnostic verification usability studies advanced practice nurses older adults beta test conducted older adults hypertension 3month period findings beta test suggest older adult user satisfaction high blood pressure declined four visits 82 participants next generation personal education program large effect size increasing knowledge selfefficacy avoiding adverse selfmedication behaviors behavior risk score change significantly significantly correlated systolic blood pressure fourth visit positive results found small sample suggest next generation personal education program could play central role facilitating patientprovider communication medication adherence