Author/Editor		Potočnik, Špela; Lorber, Mateja
Title		Življenjske navade pacientov z arterijsko hipertenzijo v domačem okolju
Translated title		Lifestyles of patients with arterial hypertension in domestic environment
Type		članek
Vol. and No.		Letnik 46, št. 3
Publication year		2012
Volume		str. 245-250
ISSN		1318-2951 - Obzornik Zdravstvene Nege
Language		slv
Abstract		Izhodišča: Arterijska hipertenzija je bolezen sodobnega časa in pomemben socialnomedicinski problem, saj je najpomembnejši dejavnik tveganja za nastanek srčno-žilnih bolezni. Obolevnost z arterijsko hipertenzijo z starostjo narašča, vendar tudi med mladimi ta bolezen ni neznanka. Pomemben del zdravljenja predstavlja tudi življenjski slog pacientov, saj lahko že z njegovo spremembo pripomorejo k izboljšanju te bolezni. Namen raziskave je bil ugotoviti, kakšne navade imajo pacienti z arterijsko hipertenzijo. Metode: V raziskavi je bila uporabljena deskriptivna raziskovalna metoda. Podatki so bili pridobljeni z anketnim vprašalnikom, ki je vseboval 26 vprašanj, od tega 22 zaprtega tipa in štiri vprašanja polodprtega tipa. Vprašanja polodprtega tipa so bila analizirana na podlagi vsebinske analize. Anketni vprašalnik je nastal izključno za raziskavo, ki je bila izvedena aprila 2011. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 50 pacientov z arterijsko hipertenzijo, ki so v omenjenem obdobju obiskali zdravnika družinske medicine v Ambulanti za družinsko medicinona Zdravstveni postaji Šoštanj. Rezultati: Raziskava je pokazala, da anketirani sicer poskušajo upoštevati načela zdravega načina življenja, saj 70% anketiranih ne kadi, 30 % anketiranih nikoli ne pije alkohola, 54 % anketiranih si nikoli ne dosoljuje hrane, kavo pa kljub vsemu vsakodnevno uživa kar 56 % anketiranih. Zaskrbljujoče je, da ima kar 76 % anketiranih prekomerno telesno težo. Diskusija in zaključek: Medicinske sestre in drugi zdravstveni delavci imajo pomembno vlogo pri preventivnem delovanju in izobraževanju ljudi o zdravem načinu življenja. Zdravljenje je lahko uspešno le, kadar je pacient motiviran in je tudi pripravljen aktivno sodelovati v procesu zdravljenja.Introduction: Arterial hypertension is a disease of modern times, presenting an important socio-medical issue. It is a major cardiovascular disease risk factor. The prevalence of the disease increases with age, but may develop also within young adult population. Along with medication and other therapies, a modification of a lifestyle is of paramount importance. It largely depends on patients¼ motivation and treatment adherence. The aim of the study was to evaluate the lifestyle and identify cardiovascular risk factors that may affect prognosis and guide treatment of patients with arterial hypertension. Methods: A descriptive research method was used in the study conducted in April 2011. The data were obtained through a questionnaire, consisting of 22 closed-ended and 4 semi-open questions. Content analysis was used to process the data retrieved through semi-open questions. The questionnaire was designed so as to meet the specific research objectives. Participating in the study were 50 patients with arterial hypertension who visited their family doctor at the outpatient clinic Šoštanj within the time span given. Results: The results of the study show that the majority of survey respondents comply with general lifestyle recommendations. It was established that 70% of respondents do not smoke, 30% never drank alcohol, and 54% never used extra salt. Coffee, however, is consumed daily by 56% of respondents. The percentage of physically inactive (36%) and overweight respondents (76%) is, however, disturbing. Discussion and conclusion: Nurses and other health professionals play a crucial role in health education, focusing on prevention and promotion of healthy behaviour. Treatment can only be successful when patients are motivated and willing to actively participate in the treatment process.
Keywords		arterijska hipertenzija krvni tlak medicinske sestre zdravstvena vzgoja zdravljenje arterial hypertension blood pressure nurses health education treatment