Comparison of the profile of hypertensive patients seen in emergency unit with those receiving outpatient clinic treatment

Authors

  • Cristiane Garcia Sanchez EEUSP; Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica
  • Angela Maria Geraldo Pierin EEUSP; Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica
  • Décio Mion Jr. USP; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Unidade de Hipertensão

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342004000100011

Keywords:

Hypertension, Anti-hypertension treatment, Compliance, Emergency medical services, Ambulatory care

Abstract

This study compares 100 hypertensive patients in emergency units with those who were seen in outpatient clinics. Hypertensive patients seen at the emergency unit showed to be different (p < 0.05) from those seen at the outpatient clinic regarding: higher blood pressure; lower income; not belonging to the hospital community; greater alcohol intake; became aware of their hypertension because felt bad; measured blood pressure less often; did not take the medicine more often. In conclusion, unfavorable characteristics can contribute to hypertensive patients who do not follow anti-hypertension treatment adequately, leading to care in emergency units.

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Published

2004-03-01

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 1 (2004)

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How to Cite

Sanchez, C. G., Pierin, A. M. G., & Mion Jr., D. (2004). Comparison of the profile of hypertensive patients seen in emergency unit with those receiving outpatient clinic treatment. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 38(1), 90-98. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342004000100011