Abordagem da hipertensão arterial sistêmica em estratégia saúde da família: proposta para redução da frequência

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is the most common cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to develop a plan of intervention with a view to better care of patients with systemic hypertension in the Family Health Center (FHC) Sevilha A, in Ribeirão Das Neves. An action plan was prepared using a method of Situational Strategic Planning (SSP). To achieve this purpose, there was literature for the theoretical foundation of this study and action plan proposed, here were considered for development work references that were published in the period 2001-2014, conducted a search, on the basis of literature, whose sources were books, texts, interviews and electronic items exposed in databases with free access on the Internet. Were considered as "We Critics" by the team the following problems: the low level of information about the disease and the risk factors, the existence of patients with high risk factors that contribute to their appearance, and inadequate structure of health services the FHC. The three operations proposed for facing "In the Critics" were: increase the population's level of information about the disease and the risk factors, to live a better quality of life and change habits and lifestyles, and improve service structure for the care of patients with SAH. This proposal is expected to be more effective follow-up of patients with hypertension, with human and material resources that facilitate the implementation of an intervention project with better definition of efficient and effective.