Type 2 diabetes and hypertension in older adults: a case study.
The management of long-term conditions in the older adult population can be challenging and complex. After examining the literature and exploring some common issues, this article uses a reflective case study to demonstrate key findings in the management of hypertension and diabetes in an older adult that can be used to support effective interventions and positive outcomes.
Spencer
J
J
NHS Leeds Community Healthcare, Leeds. juliespencer@nhs.net
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D019338:Polypharmacy; D006113:United Kingdom
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents