Abstract
Purpose: We performed intervention using the EASE program in a non-blind randomized controlled trial in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and evaluated its effects on mean blood pressure and blood pressure measurement rate, self-management behavior and perceived self-efficacy.
Methods: In the intervention group (n=19), intervention using the EASE program was performed for 12 weeks. The control group (n=12) received conventional education. The parameters of intervention effects were the mean blood pressure and blood pressure measurement rate during every 4-week period and self-management behavior, perceived self-efficacy.
Results: No significant difference was observed in the effect parameters between the two groups. However, in the intervention group, self-management behavior significantly improved after intervention. The median value of perceived self-efficacy increased in the intervention group but decreased in the control group. The blood pressure measurement rate significantly decreased during the period after 9–12 weeks compared with the period after 1–4 weeks in both groups, and the decrease was marked in the control group.
Conclusion: A randomized controlled trial showed no significant difference in the effect parameters. However, in the intervention group, self-management behavior significantly improved after intervention. EASE program has therefore been shown to be effective self-management behavior.
