Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To develop a predictive scale for determining complications in adults with hypertension and actions for care supported in primary care.
METHOD
Methodological research developed in the municipality of Curitiba-PR in 2013 and 2014, carried out in two stages, the first through the collection of data from 387 adults with hypertension through a structured interview and anxiety scales, depression, quality of life, medication adherence and social support. The second step was the construction of the scale from the statistically significant variables in the multivariate analysis.
RESULTS
The scale consisted of age, sex, smoking, time of diagnosis, and risk classification in the health unit, medications in use and depression. Later, through literature review, actions were suggested for supported self-care.
CONCLUSION
The scale enables identification of factors that may predict the development of complications of hypertension and provides actions to supported care.
Keywords:
Chronic disease; Adult health; Hypertension; Nursing care
Source: The authors
Source: Research data, 2015.Note: * When there is no risk classification at the health facility, consider the Framingham's cardiovascular risk; ** All medicines used; *** A depression is considered severe when it has a medical diagnosis with medication treatment; + Health Education activities should be offered on a monthly basis.