Secondary abstract: |
High blood pressure (arterial hypertension) is the most common cardiovascular condition. Arterial hypertension is a common health condition in developed and less developed countries. Until now, no one has been able to decrease the occurrence of this ailment. The most probable cause for this is the inadequacy of the available high blood pressure treatments. In this work, we have given a definition of what blood pressure is and we have stated that risk factors might point out that a person can develop this condition. We have also stated what the possible outcomes of having high blood pressure are/could be. The duties, regulations, and work tasks, which the medical staff (i.e. nurses) must adhere to if a patient has been diagnosed with arterial hypertension, have also been described. In the theoretical section, we have described ways of measuring blood pressure, and the etymology and aetiology of the said condition, as well as risk factors and prognosis. The treatment process and prevention of arterial hypertension have also been described.
Survey methodology. We used a descriptive method of work to obtain the desired data. Therefore, we used an anonymous questionnaire, which consisted of 15 questions. Fifty elderly people participated from the Retirement home Šebrek.
Research results. According to the gathered data, it has been concluded that the majority of the participants in the research lead an unhealthy lifestyle. They do, however, adhere to the prescribed therapy, although they are not willing to change their current lifestyle. The participants were well aware of high blood pressure risks and factors, but were not aware of the consequences of the said condition. It is, therefore, crucial to make sure that the nurses (medical staff) possess the necessary degree of health education to ensure that preventative measures, they are taking, prove effective.
Conclusion. According to the awareness of risk factors and education of people in the high blood pressure, we can plan health education better. Therefore, prevention work of nurses is important. |