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Education for the control of arterial hypertension in older adults: An effective approach

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  • Fernanda Camaño Téllez
  • Manuel Gimenez
  • Cristina González

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Introduction: The research focuses on evaluating the understanding of arterial hypertension among patients, especially in the geriatric population, with the aim of educating them and promoting their participation in pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment. This study seeks to improve medical care and communication between health professionals and patients, in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications and improve the quality of life of the community served by the health center. Methods: A study was conducted to assess the knowledge and management of hypertension in patients over 60 years of age in a private clinic in Mendoza, Argentina. Surveys, review of medical records, and blood pressure measurements before and after educational activities were used. Results: In the study, it was observed that most of the patients were men (83,56 %) and were in the age group 70-79 years (78,08 %). The main risk factors identified were stress (93,15 %) and smoking (73,97 %). Following the intervention, there was a significant increase in disease awareness (97,26 %) and an improvement in blood pressure control, with the majority of patients moving into the partially controlled category (83,56 %) from the uncontrolled category (16,43 %) before the intervention. Conclusions: Education improved knowledge and control of hypertension

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Handle: RePEc:dbk:commun:v:1:y:2021:i::p:3:id:3
DOI: 10.56294/cid20213
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