Cumplimiento de la guía de hipertensión arterial del ministerio de salud pública como indicador de calidad en el primer nivel

Abstract

The purpose of thisresearch wasto analyze compliance with the Hypertension Clinical Practice Guideline (HTN) as an indicator of quality at the first level by the health personnel of the Quisapincha Health Center. Chronic arterial hypertension is a highly prevalent pathology that requires optimal control. The methodology used was based on the quantitative and qualitative approach, in the bibliographic, field and correlational modality. The study population consisted of 150 patients diagnosed with hypertension. For the collection of data, the electronic medical records of the Health Care Registration Platform (PRAS) were used, according to the recommendations established by the Clinical Practice Guide for Arterial Hypertension, the information collection instrument called Data Sheet was designed. observation; In addition, a structured interview was applied to health professionals, it was carried out with the data obtained from January to December 2020. The results obtained determined that the calculation of cardiovascular risk was only carried out in 4.7% of the patients, a Timely control to improve blood pressure figures and prevent possible future complications. Follow-up laboratory tests every six months were not performed in 68% of patients. It is concluded that the quality of care in patients with hypertension is medium low, which is why the need to implement a monitoring and control program for patients with chronic arterial hypertension through the planning of education, awareness and compliance activities is raised. of the recommendations established in the clinical practice guide