Publications by authors named "Sakuntala Anuruang"
Background: The prevalence of persons with hypertension remains high, especially in Southeast Asia, such as in Indonesia. Therefore, an effort to control blood pressure is needed. This study aimed to examine the effect of a self-management program on blood pressure among persons with hypertension in Indonesia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims And Objectives: This study sought to assess the effect of a community-based intervention influencing adherence status at baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months, and to evaluate the impact that a community-based intervention and socio-economic factors have on adherence.
Background: Although high-quality treatment and modern hypertension clinical practice guidelines have been developed worldwide, the outcomes of patients with hypertension in Thailand are not optimal. Implementing a person-centred and integrated health services model to improve hypertension management, such as a community-based intervention, is challenging for healthcare providers in Thailand.
Aim: To describe strategies that can enhance the recruitment of rural-dwelling older people into clinical trials.
Background: Recruitment to studies can be time-consuming and challenging. Moreover, there are challenges associated with recruiting older people, particularly those living in rural areas.
Aims And Objectives: To review community programmes promoting self-care or self-management for older people with chronic disease in Thailand.
Background: Identifying successful elements of culturally appropriate and effective community-based interventions to promote self-care with chronic illness is increasingly important.
Design: Integrative review.