Factors Contributing to Ineffective Management of Therapeutic Regimens in Chronic Patients During Nursing Consultations
Abstract
Objective: To analyze and identify the causes that produce ineffective management of the therapeutic regimen in chronic patients in nursing consultations.
Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative and qualitative study. Descriptive, quantitative, qualitative and inferential analysis (Chi-square test and ANOVA test). In the qualitative analysis, the results were labeled in four categories: Knowledge and skills of the user. Motivation and difficulties to take care of oneself. Family and social support. Relationship with the health team.
Results: 25 patients participated in the quantitative study and 6 in the qualitative one. They present an average of 4 pathologies, the most prevalent being Diabetes (80%), Obesity (76%), HTA (68%), COPD (12%), Heart disease and other processes (20%). In the analysis of the interviews, the greatest problems were: non-compliance with diet and physical exercise. Family support is given an important value and the relationship with the health team is positively weighted