Family intervention on patients with essential hypertension
- VernacularTitle:原发性高血压患者家庭功能及适应能力等干预效果观察
- Author:
Xiulan ZHANG
;
Hui HOU
;
Li LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypertension;
Family
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2008;7(8):558-559
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Two hundred and thirty two patients with essential hypertension were divided into intervention and control groups (116 in each) ,by the end of study period (from January 2005 to January 2006) 106 patients in intervention group (91.4%) and 102 in control group (87.9%) completed observation.The main findings were as follows: the blood pressure control rate in intervention group was higher than that in controls (X2=23.92,P <0.01) ;the family adaptability(X2 =31.12,P <0.01),family caring(X2=37.90 ,P<0.01),family communication (X2= 17.91,P<0.01) and family function(X2 = 8.26,P<0.01)in intervention group were better improved than those in control group.The results suggest that family can be effective resources for improvement of patients with essential hypertension.
