Responsabilização dos pacientes com hipertensão e diabetes sobre o próprio estado de saúde em uma equipe de saúde da família no município de Marechal Deodoro – Alagoas

Abstract

Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are chronic morbidities, that although, for the most part, are asymptomatic, may evolve with complications and sequels to the individual. Such situations can lead to mortality or even affect the quality of life of patients and their families, as well as increase spending on health, compromising the source of income. The lack of accountability of the patients about their state of health is a major adversity in the area covered by the health team Estiva in the municipality of Marechal Deodoro. Therefore the aim of this study was to develop an intervention with project to increase the accountability of hypertensive patients and diabetics in the confrontation of one's own health problems. From the Situational diagnosis and health literature review on the topic, elaborated the project of intervention based on the Situational strategic planning method. This is an intervention in which the whole team will have participation in the host of the individual in health unit, in outpatient attendances, in groups and in home visits. The project enabled the team a greater awakening to the importance of the role of the family health strategy. It is expected that the implementation of actions allows a more participatory community, with better quality of life and lower levels of morbidity and mortality.