Hipertensão arterial sistêmica: ações coletivas no programa saúde da família

Abstract

Arterial hypertension is considered as one of the main problems of public health and it should be identified the actions carried through with the patients of this pathology. The aim of this study was know the contributions of the preventive health care for the quality of life of the arterial hypertension patients, throughout a integrative bibliographical review on the subject. The outcomes indicate that the Family Health teams achieve activities as the medical and nursing consultations, home visits and discussion groups. It is important to reflect on the fulfilled practical strategies of health promotion, particularly on the approach of the groups, therefore, as the studies indicate, these collective actions have multiplier effect, being able transform habits, styles of life, bringing some benefits to the health of arterial hypertension patients and with other ailment problems.