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IRCT20110427006318N18 IRCT 2026-02-17 Semnan University of Medical Sciences The role of liaison nurse on satisfaction, therapeutic adherence and sleep quality on hypertensive patients The role of liaison nurse on satisfaction, therapeutic adherence and sleep quality on hypertensive patients referring to a hypertension clinic 2026-04-04 anticipated 30 Recruiting https://irct.ir/trial/88704 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: Eligible patients referred to the blood pressure clinic of Semnan Kosar Hospital will be included in the study using a convenience sampling method. At the beginning of the work, we will randomly determine which letter A or B represents the intervention or control group by using a coin toss. In the next step, using the Sealedenvelope website (https://www.sealedenvelope.com/simple-randomiser/v1/lists) and using the Restricted Randomization method with blocks of six, the patients will be randomly divided into two groups A and B. In other words, for every six patients who enter the study consecutively, 3 people will be randomly placed in group A and 3 people in group B. We write the letters A and B of the random sequence generated by the software on pieces of paper and place them inside sealed envelopes. We open the envelopes in order of patients entering the clinic and assign the individual to the relevant group based on their content. N/A Hypertension. Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this group, at the beginning of the study, patients who meet the conditions for inclusion in the study are given sufficient explanations about the method and objectives of the study. After obtaining oral and written informed consent, they complete the demographic information questionnaires, Wolf patient satisfaction, treatment adherence in patients with chronic diseases Modanloo, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Then, during a 15-minute session, they are taught the concept of hypertension, lifestyle modification, the correct way to take medications, and how to correctly measure blood pressure. Then, an educational pamphlet for home care is provided to the patient. From the time of referral until one month later, the liaison nurse will be in contact with the patients in the intervention group by telephone and provide the necessary guidance and answer their questions. One month after referral, they complete the satisfaction, treatment adherence, and sleep quality questionnaires again. Intervention 2: Control group: In this group, at the beginning of the study, patients who meet the conditions for inclusion in the study are given sufficient explanations about the method and objectives of the study. After obtaining oral and written informed consent, they complete the demographic information questionnaires, Wolf patient satisfaction, treatment adherence in patients with chronic diseases Modanloo, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. This group is not given any training. One month after their referral, they complete the satisfaction, treatment adherence, and sleep quality questionnaires again. In order to comply with ethics in research in the control group, after the end of the study, they are taught the concept of hypertension, lifestyle modification, the correct way to take medications, and how to correctly measure blood pressure. Then, an educational pamphlet for home care is provided to the patient. No - There is not a plan to make this available Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is Data is confidential
public Monir Nobahar
Faculty Nursing and Midwifery, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan
Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3513138111 +98 23 3365 4190 nobahar43@yahoo.com Semnan University of Medical Sciences scientific Monir Nobahar
Faculty Nursing and Midwifery, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan
Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3513138111 +98 23 3365 4190 nobahar43@yahoo.com Semnan University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Age 40 - 60 years old Ability to read and write Ability to understand and respond to questionnaire items Presence of sleep problems, defined as a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score greater than 5 Treatment adherence of less than 50% Willingness to participate in the study and to sign the informed consent form Not being a member of healthcare staff No routine use of antidepressant, anti-anxiety, sedative, or analgesic medications Definitive diagnosis of hypertension, defined as a chronic blood pressure of ≥140/90 mmHg Having access to a mobile phone or a landline telephone 40 years 60 years Both Withdrawal from continued collaboration with the liaison nurse Failure to respond to telephone calls Hospitalization of the patient Death of the patient I10 Essential (primary) hypertension Lifestyle Lifestyle Intervention group: In this group, at the beginning of the study, patients who meet the conditions for inclusion in the study are given sufficient explanations about the method and objectives of the study. After obtaining oral and written informed consent, they complete the demographic information questionnaires, Wolf patient satisfaction, treatment adherence in patients with chronic diseases Modanloo, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Then, during a 15-minute session, they are taught the concept of hypertension, lifestyle modification, the correct way to take medications, and how to correctly measure blood pressure. Then, an educational pamphlet for home care is provided to the patient. From the time of referral until one month later, the liaison nurse will be in contact with the patients in the intervention group by telephone and provide the necessary guidance and answer their questions. One month after referral, they complete the satisfaction, treatment adherence, and sleep quality questionnaires again. Control group: In this group, at the beginning of the study, patients who meet the conditions for inclusion in the study are given sufficient explanations about the method and objectives of the study. After obtaining oral and written informed consent, they complete the demographic information questionnaires, Wolf patient satisfaction, treatment adherence in patients with chronic diseases Modanloo, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. This group is not given any training. One month after their referral, they complete the satisfaction, treatment adherence, and sleep quality questionnaires again. In order to comply with ethics in research in the control group, after the end of the study, they are taught the concept of hypertension, lifestyle modification, the correct way to take medications, and how to correctly measure blood pressure. Then, an educational pamphlet for home care is provided to the patient. Satisfaction. Timepoint: Before and one month after discharge. Method of measurement: Wolf Patients Satisfaction Instrument. Adherence. Timepoint: Before and one month after discharge. Method of measurement: Treatment adherence in patients with chronic disease Modanloo. Sleep quality. Timepoint: Before and one month after discharge. Method of measurement: Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Semnan University of Medical Sciences Approved 2026-01-14 Ethics Committee of Semnan University of Medical Science Faculty Nursing and Midwifery, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan Semnan Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of)