Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Capstone
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
College Granting Degree
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Tracian Kelly Hershorin
Thesis/Dissertation Co-Chair
Herard Lafrance
Abstract
Background: Hypertension (HTN) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It is an all too common disease that goes unnoticed and untreated until it is too late. African American adults suffer from uncontrolled hypertension at a disproportionate rate when compared to their Caucasian or Latinx counterparts, and hypertension continues to be a persistent issue within a primary care setting when dealing with this population. Purpose: This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project assesses the effectiveness of combating hypertension by giving participants the knowledge to improve their condition, continually monitoring blood pressure, and providing counseling at various follow-up sessions. The primary goal of this project was to decrease the blood pressure of all participants and increase participants’ education on how to better manage their condition.
Extent
29 p.
Recommended Citation
Clercy, Micheline, "Improving the Management of Hypertension in African American Males and Females Between the Ages of 40 and 80." (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present. 1590.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general/1590
Identifier
faudnp000062