EXPERIENCE OF MANAGEMENT AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS ATTENDING PUBLIC SECTOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Journal: International Education and Research Journal (Vol.3, No. 5)Publication Date: 2017-05-15
Authors : Sapam Asha Devi K. Chithra;
Page : 39-42
Keywords : experience; management; hypertensive patients; public sector; primary health care services;
Abstract
This review deals with the management of hypertension . Hypertension is largely managed in primary care and is an important public health problem in terms of associated stroke and cardiovascular events. Hypertension constitutes a significant and growing burden of disease in South Africa. OBJECTIVE: To explore patients current experiences of chronic care, as well as their motivation and capacity for self-management and lifestyle changes identify and synthesize research literature regarding care and motivation for effective self- management among hypertensive patients. METHOD: This narrative review was intended to explore, describe, and interpret the experience of hypertensive patients. The initial workout starts with the qualitative review literature. A literature review was searched from PubMed, EBSCO, DELNET etc., using key words such as experience, management, hypertensive patients, public sector, primary health care services. Articles from the year are 2003-2015 included in this narrative review. RESULT: Patients experience multiple impediments to effective self-management and behavior change, including poor health literacy, a lack of self-efficacy and perceived social support. With some exceptions, the majority of patients reported not having received adequate information; counseling or autonomy support from their healthcare providers. An extensive literature search was conducted; generating a variety of sources with some of the potential links has also been included.
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