High prevalence chronic problems. Nursing approach from an epidemiological perspective
Section: TEACHING TO LEARN
Authors
1Adriana Maldonado Pacheco, 2Lucía Corral Sastre, 1Soraya Arranz Cabañas, 1Silvia Aranda Moreno, 3Pilar Serrano Gallardo
Position
1Diplomada en Enfermería. 2Diplomada en Enfermería del Servicio de Atención Primaria, Área 5, Madrid.3Diplomada en Enfermería. Máster en Salud Pública. Doctora en Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública.
Contact address
Pilar Serrano Gallardo.Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería Puerta de Hierro. C/Joaquín Rodrigo, 2. 28222 Majadahonda (Madrid).
Contact email: pserrano.hpth@salud.madrid.org
Abstract
Chronic diseases are long lasting and usually with slow progression. This work focuses on four high-prevalence chronic diseases: diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome, of which we will present their epidemiological, prevalence, incidence and mortality data as well as mechanisms of prevention and control that the nurse should take into account in their clinical practice.
The control and prevention of cardiovascular diseases and risk factors associated with them have been stated as a priority area, hence, health professionals, mainly from primary care, have a key role. To achieve positive changes in the management of chronic diseases it is necessary to combine all activities undertaken by the professional nurse, for its prevention, promotion and control, as well as the activities of the patients themselves.
Keywords:
chronic disease; Community Nursing; Diabetes Mellitus; dyslipidemia; hypertension; metabolic syndrome epidemiologyprevention
Versión en Español
Título:
Problemas crónicos de alta prevalencia. Abordaje enfermero desde una perspectiva epidemiológica
