[Comparison of the profiles of hypertensive patients seen at the emergency department and in ambulatory care].
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 antihypertension treatment adequately, leading to care in emergency units.
Sanchez
Cristiane Garcia
CG
Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica da EEUSP.
Pierin
Angela Maria Geraldo
AM
Mion Júnior
Décio
D
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies