Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Easy Ways to Boost Your Therapy Skills

Easy Ways to Boost Your Therapy Skills

How Can Hypertension Management Research Inform Speech Therapy Practices?

At TinyEYE, we are committed to providing exceptional online therapy services to schools. As practitioners, we constantly seek ways to improve our skills and outcomes for children. A recent study on hypertension management in Singapore polyclinics offers insights that can be adapted to our field. Let's explore how we can apply these findings to enhance our therapy practices.

Key Findings from the Hypertension Study

The study, titled "Management of hypertension and multiple risk factors to enhance cardiovascular health - a feasibility study in Singapore polyclinics," explored a structured, multi-component intervention for managing hypertension. The intervention included:

The study demonstrated a significant increase in the healthy lifestyle index and adherence to antihypertensive medications in the intervention group compared to usual care.

Applying Research Insights to Speech Therapy

While the study focuses on hypertension management, its principles can be adapted to speech therapy practices:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research. As practitioners, we should actively seek opportunities to contribute to the evidence base in our field. Collaborating with researchers and participating in studies can help us refine our practices and improve outcomes for children.

Conclusion

The hypertension management study offers valuable lessons for speech therapy practitioners. By adopting structured interventions, engaging in motivational conversations, and ensuring regular follow-ups, we can enhance our therapy practices and create better outcomes for children. Let's continue to explore and implement data-driven approaches to improve our services.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Management of hypertension and multiple risk factors to enhance cardiovascular health - a feasibility study in Singapore polyclinics.


Citation: Jafar, T. H., Tan, N. C., Allen, J. C., Pradhan, S. S., Goh, P., Tavajoh, S., Keng, F. M., & Chan, J. (2016). Management of hypertension and multiple risk factors to enhance cardiovascular health - a feasibility study in Singapore polyclinics. BMC Health Services Research, 16, 229. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-016-1491-6
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

Connect with Marnee on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest in Speech-Language Pathology and Online Therapy Services.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP