IMPACT OF A SELF-MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL IN THE CARE OF SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
Keywords: Self-Management, Hypertension; Clinical Protocols.
INTRODUCTION: Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) is the main modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and premature death. Effective control of SAH requires comprehensive monitoring of the individual in the multidisciplinary Health Network, and the individual's understanding and active participation in their health condition and treatment. The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of a self-management protocol for the management of SAH with an emphasis on non-pharmacological intervention measures. METHODOLOGY: experimental study, clinical trial. A self-management protocol will be applied by a multidisciplinary team, during 8 weeks. Before and after the protocol, an assessment will be carried out using a standardized form for anthropometric data, characteristic signs, lifestyle habits, socioeconomic status; Six-minute walk test (6MWT); Six-minute step test (6TD’); Human Activity Profile (PAH); International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ); Summary Health Survey -12 (SF-12). Statistical analysis will be using Student's t-test or Wilcoxon test for paired measurements. For correlation between variables, the Pearson or Spearman test will be used. The adopted significance will be p value <0.05. EXPECTED RESULTS: it is expected to understand the effects of a self-management protocol in the management of systemic arterial hypertension, and possible impacts on the physical and functional capacity and quality of life of hypertensive patients.