The family’s perception regarding the care to people with hypertension who died
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i1.19085Keywords:
Hypertension, Family, Family Health, Family NursingAbstract
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to identify how families of people with hypertension who died due to cerebrovascular diseases realize the care they received at the primary healthcare service. Data collection was performed between January and February of 2008 in 16 cities covered by the macro-region of northwest Paraná, through a semi-structured interview with family members of 42 individuals. Results showed that families evaluated the primary healthcare based on frequent home visits and the presence of the physician, as well as the support received from healthcare professionals. The main problems identified, according to the interviewees, were the delay in referring patients for examinations and appointments with a specialist, as well as the indifference of some professionals. The findings may contribute with the establishment of health care actions to be adopted by health services, with the purpose to improve the follow up of individuals with hypertension and their families.
Descriptors: Hypertension; Family; Family Health; Family Nursing.
