Nurse-Led Approaches to Improving Blood Pressure Control

Abstract

Hypertension remains a global public health challenge, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, with control rates remaining suboptimal and disparities persisting across ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Nurses play a pivotal role in hypertension management, contributing to patient education, lifestyle counselling, medication adherence, and team-based care models. Nurse-led interventions and research have demonstrated significant improvements in blood pressure control, addressing barriers to care and mitigating health disparities through culturally tailored and community-based strategies. By delivering patient-centered care and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, nurses enhance adherence to treatment, support behavioral changes, and bridge the hypertension quality gap. Expanding the role of nurses and supporting their contributions in clinical practice and research are essential for achieving equitable health outcomes and reducing the global burden of hypertension.