title: Lessons learned from a survey of the diagnosis and treatment journeys of postmenopausal women with hypertension.
abstract: In this qualitative, experiential study, 300 members of the database of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women With Heart Disease completed an online survey about hypertension diagnosis and treatment, patient education, and perceptions of this and related conditions. Based on the findings from the survey, characteristics of the prototypical journey were identified. To the extent to which the surveyed WomenHeart members represent typical experiences, this survey provides insights into common hurdles women encounter in their journey throughout the hypertension diagnosis and treatment process. Results of this study suggest the need for a patient-centric approach to hypertension management and to implement programs with the intention of comprehensively assessing and meeting individual needs. Further studies would be of value to expand on patients' journeys in the management of hypertension and identify the types of products, services, and programming that most effectively support treatment adherence and achievement of optimal blood pressure control.
authors.affiliation: Hager Sharp, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Doner Lotenberg
authors.forename: Lisa C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Clough
authors.forename: Thomas A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Mackey
authors.forename: Amy E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Rudolph
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Samuel
authors.forename: JoAnne M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Foody
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D018660:Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D055118:Medication Adherence; D008875:Middle Aged; D017698:Postmenopause; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents
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