Background: 1,3 billion people in the world suffer from hypertension, and it is considered a leading global risk factor for death and disability. Patients who are diagnosed with this condition are recommended to undergo lifestyle changes to reduce the incidence of secondary diseases.

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe patients experience of lifestyle changes to promote health in hypertension.

Method: An analysis method with a foundation in qualitative research was used to contibrute to evidence-based nursing. The authors utilized Friberg’s methodology of qualitative studies. This litterature-based study incorporates 10 qualitative articles.

Results: This study found that patients encounter diverse barriers and factors in their experiences with lifestyle changes, Two themes emerged; 1: ‘Insight into the complexity of lifestyle changes’. Subthemes that emerged in this theme was; ‘Barriers and challenges’, and ‘Social and psykosocial factors’. 2: ‘Breaking old patterns and navigating through challenges’. Subthemes was; ‘Motivation’, Strategies and insights’, and ‘Finding support in one’s enviroment’.

Conclusion:It is crucial for nurses to possess the necessary competence to structure person- centered lifestyle changes in consultation with patients and their specific conditions. Increased knowledge and education on this subject would likely enhance patients health, preserve their dignity and have a preventive effect against further complications