Document Type
Article
Abstract
Hypertension is a prevalent condition in the United States that often has many comorbidities. It is usually asymptomatic, so patients are less likely to comply with treatment if they feel healthy. This is a growing concern due to the complications that can arise from hypertension. Hypertension can be associated with a lower quality of life in patients that have symptoms. However, in patients that do not show symptoms they may feel that they have a higher quality of life by not changing their preexisting habits. The reasons for patient noncompliance will be studied as well as interventions to increase compliance, related health problems, and how hypertension affects the quality of life. A literature review was done in order to determine the effects of hypertension on the patients’ quality of life. The majority of studies found that patient compliance does lead to a higher quality of life in hypertension patients. This is because it can prevent other health problems from arising. Also, the patients that continued their preexisting habits rated their overall quality of life higher, but their physical quality of life lower
Publication Date
12-3-2015
Recommended Citation
Myers, Taylor, "Hypertension Patient Compliance" (2015). University Honors College. 64.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/honorsp/64