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Adherence to Treatment in Hypertension
Carlos Menéndez Villalva1, Xosé Luís López Alvarez-Muiño2, Trinidad Gamarra Mondelo3
1Mariñamansa-A Cuña Health Center, Galician Health Service, Centro de Saúde Marinamansa - A Cuña, Dr. Peña Rey 2b, SERGAS (Servicio Galego de Saúde), CP 32005, Ourense, Spain. carlos.menendez.villalva@sergas.es.
Abstract:
The lack of adherence to treatment in hypertension affects approximately 30 % of patients. The elderly, those with several co-morbidities, social isolation, low incomes or depressive symptoms are the most vulnerable to this problem. There is no ideal method to quantify the adherence to the treatment. Indirect methods are recommended in clinical practice. Any intervention strategy should not blame the patient and try a collaborative approach. It is recommended to involve the patient in decision-making. The clinical interview style must be patient-centered including motivational techniques. The improvement strategies that showed greater effectiveness in the compliance of hypertension treatment were: treatment simplification, appointment reminders systems, blood pressure self-monitoring, organizational improvements and nurse and pharmacists care. The combination of different interventions are recommended against isolated interventions.
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