Pilot study:
A pilot study was conducted in the previously mentioned setting, from 5 May 2010 to 10 May 2010. The investigator obtained formal permission from the concerned authority prior to the study. The study was conducted on 10 hyper-
tensive patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria for the selection of the sample. The purpose of the study was explained to the subjects and consents were obtained after assuring privacy and confidentiality. Baseline information was collected; and blood pressure was checked after intervention. The tools were found feasible and practical. No further changes were made in the tool after the pilot study and the investigator proceeded for the main study