Supporting Blood Pressure Self-Management: PT and OT Strategies for Home Health Patients

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CBPM

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Determine blood pressure classifications, proper measurement techniques, and abnormal values at rest and with activity.
Determine medical interventions for BP management and factors that influence self-management.
Select appropriate therapy interventions and patient education strategies to address adherence and promote blood pressure self-management.

Outline:
Section 1: BP Basics for Home Health

Introduction

Mr. R

Why This Matters

BP Classifications

Hypertension (HTN)

Hypotension

BP Monitoring and Accuracy Tips

BP Assessment Tips

Alternate Cuff Placement

Normal and Abnormal BP Responses

Normal Response to Activity

Abnormal Responses

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Managing BP in Clinically Complex Patients

Hypertension Treatment

General Medication Recommendations

Antihypertensive Medications and Risks

Hypotension Management

Non-Pharmacologic Treatment

Pharmacologic Treatment

Knowledge Check

Factors That Influence Self-Management

SDOH

Mental Health Factors

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Therapy Interventions to Drive Self-Management

Addressing Medication Adherence

Perform a Medication Review

Identify and Address Barriers

Supporting BP Self-Monitoring

Wearable and Cuffless Devices

Encouraging Lifestyle Modifications

Physical Activity

Diet and Nutrition

Alcohol Consumption

Smoking Cessation

Patient Resources

Example: Mrs. Delgado

Visit 1: Assessing Barriers and Initiating a Diary

Visit 2: Education and Problem-Solving

Outcomes

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Ann Elsasser-Root PT, DPT

Ann Elsasser-Root holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Geriatric Clinical Specialist with experience in multiple care settings, including skilled nursing, independent living, inpatient rehab, and outpatient orthopedic and neurology. Ann is most passionate about treating older adults to improve their quality of life and maximize functional independence. As a director of curriculum design for Relias, she enjoys combining her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up to date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Physical Therapist; Entry level Physical Therapist Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Home Health Agencies.

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.