Managing Hypertensive Patients In the Primary Care Setting

Managing Hypertension in the outpatient setting can be very challenging. Here in the outpatient clinics we serve veterans of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Knowing the learner background plays a very important role in the care and education provided to these patients.learner background

Managing Hypertensive Patients In the Primary Care Setting As a point of reference in presenting this educational model, it is important that instructors closely follow a basic model of Instructional design. For this training I selected the “ADDIE” Instructional Design Model. Instructional Design Model

Managing Hypertensive Patients In the Primary Care Setting Given the group of learners, I chose to conduct sessions with patient and significant others.Areas of concern in creating this patient training was:  Performance Based Objectives Performance Based Objectives  Instructional Strategies Instructional Strategies  Methods of Assessment Methods of Assessment  Instructional Content Instructional Content

Managing Hypertensive Patients In The Primary Care Setting To follow is a condensed version of the information provided to these veterans here in the primary Care clinic.

Managing Hypertensive Patients In the Primary Care Setting What is Hypertension? Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against artery walls as it circulates through your body. This is what is Measuredat your doctor's officeMeasured

Managing Hypertensive Patients In the Primary Care Setting  Who has Hypertension: Hypertension is one of the most common conditions for which people receive medication. Who has Hypertension  If left untreated, symptoms, can progress to severe hypertension and this can lead to a life-threatening condition, such as a heart attack, a stroke, or kidney disease.

Managing Hypertensive Patients Depending on your condition, your doctor may ask you to make some Lifestyle changes. It may be difficult at first to make these healthy changes, but soon you will be feeling and looking better. soonerLifestyle changes

Managing Hypertensive Patients Medication Managing Hypertension through Life style changes my not be enough for some patients. Research has shown through combination therapy medication management and lifestyle changes patients can reach their goals.medication management.

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