It is worthwhile noting that the improvement of BP self-
monitoring was sustained for 3 months, which may have been
due to supervised hands-on practice with detailed instruction
during educational session, followed by self-practice at home. Also
the participants were encouraged to set their personal short-term
goals for planning and implementing BP self-monitoring, for
example, when and how often to measure BP at home. In-
terventionists helped participants identify barriers and practical
ways to perform the necessary behaviors, giving positive feedback
in a nonjudgmental way