Introduction. Hypertension is a disease with an insidious and initially latent course, yet it is one of the most common reasons for patients to visit doctors' offices for chronic conditions. Achieving a correct therapeutic effect depends on many factors, including adherence to therapeutic recommendations, as well as a correct relationship between doctor and patient, which consequently influences the good quality of this cooperation.
Objective. The aim of this study was to assess doctor-patient cooperation (adherence) among a population of men and women treated for hypertension.
Material and methods. A total of 103 patients aged 30-70 years, divided into a younger group of 30-49 years and an older group of 50-70 years, treated with hypotensive therapy for at least one year, were enrolled in the study. The research tool was a self-administered questionnaire consisting of five parts, and the survey was conducted in one of the clinics in the city of Szczecin and was completely voluntary and anonymous for the patients.
Results and conclusions. On the basis of the patient survey, it was found that the quality of cooperation between the patient and the doctor was not satisfactory, and that the least cooperative group were women aged 30-49 years. Factors negatively affecting the level of this cooperation included: lack of disease symptoms, often complicated medication regimen and inaccurate understanding of medical recommendations. High levels of adherence can be achieved in patients through continuous education, facilitating access to health services and establishing a good doctor-patient relationship.
https://www.ejournals.eu/Zdrowie-Publiczne-i-Zarzadzanie/Tom-12-2014/Tom-12-zeszyt- 4/art/5137/