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Development and validation of D-PATH website to improve hypertension management among hypertensive patients in Malaysia

Ab Hamid MR 1 , Buhari SS 1 , Noor HM 2 , Azizan N' 3 , Malek KA 4 , Mohd Asmawi UM 5 Show all authors , Nor NM 6

Affiliations 

  • 1 Integrated Nutrition Science and Therapy Research Group (INSPiRE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 2 Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 3 School of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 4 Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 5 Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 6 Centre for Dietetics Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
Digit Health, 2024;10:20552076241242661.
PMID: 38596405 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241242661

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at developing and validating a web application on hypertension management called the D-PATH website.

METHODS: The website development involved three stages: content analysis, web development, and validation. The model of Internet Intervention was used to guide the development of the website, in addition to other learning and multimedia theories. The content was developed based on literature reviews and clinical guidelines on hypertension. Then, thirteen experts evaluated the website using Fuzzy Delphi Technique.

RESULTS: The website was successfully developed and contains six learning units. Thirteen experts rated the website based on content themes, presentation, interactivity, and instructional strategies. All experts reached a consensus that the web is acceptable to be used for nutrition education intervention.

CONCLUSION: D-PATH is a valid web-based educational tool ready to be used to help disseminate information on dietary and physical activity to manage hypertension. This web application was suitable for sharing information on dietary and physical activity recommendations for hypertension patients.

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