Table 1 contents of the cognitive-behavioural self management programme for hypertension by session
Day 1 in Week 1 (9.00–11.30) | Day 2 in Week 2 (9.00–11.30) | Day 3 in Week 3 (9.00–11.30) | Day 4 in Week 5 (9.00–10.00) |
|---|---|---|---|
• Basic knowledge of hypertension | • Feedback from practice of goals | • Feedback from previous goals | • Feedback from previous goals |
• Introduction to goal setting | • Physical activity, DASH diet, salt, alcohol, smoking | • Managing the pills | • Patient led exercise session |
• Group exercise – using digital BP meter | • Patient led exercise session | • Patient led exercise session | • Maintaining change |
• Handing out booklets 2–5 | • Group exercise – calculating BMI | • Group exercise – food energy calculation | • Setting new goals |
• Setting initial goals | • Setting new goals | • Setting new goals |