Self-Care Management in Elderly with Hypertension in Developing Country: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Self-care management is essential for the elderly with hypertension because it can help them manage their condition effectively and maintain optimal health.This study maps the currently available information on types of self-care management for the elderly with hypertension.This study was a scoping review from several databases, such as PubMed, ProQuest, Science Direct, Springer, Wiley Online Library, and Garuda.A scoping review follows Arksey and O'Malley's framework, which involves identifying the review question, searching for relevant evidence, selecting relevant studies, mapping the data, discussing, summarizing, and reporting the findings.We conduct the evidence search process using a PRISMA diagram.We retrieved a total of 992 articles from six databases.We included 17 relevant studies from 8 countries across continents with the majority hailing from Asia.Blood pressure control, medication adherence, weight management, health education, exercise, behavior management, physical activity, and diet were the self-care management factors analyzed.Most of this self-care management had a significant impact on blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension.However, there are 2 selfcare management in this review that do not have a significant impact on elderly blood pressure, namely behavior lifestyle with bodyweight management and health-promoting lifestyle.The various types of self-care management performed in this review are promising for improving selfcare and blood pressure control in elderly patients with hypertension.

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