Pharmacy

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

MAY 03, 2024

[Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health]

TISCHLÉR Dóra, NÉMETH Anikó

[Diabetes affects the whole body, altering fundamental metabolic processes. The number of people with diabetes is gradually increasing, with a growing proportion of younger and younger people affected. While significant lifestyle changes are needed to manage diabetes, some form of medication is also essential. Often, only the importance of exercise and diet is brought to patients’ attention by professionals, overlooking the importance of oral prevention. A number of oral conditions (e.g. dry mouth, gingivitis) can occur in people with diabetes as a result of poor oral hygiene. It is important to raise awareness of these conditions and how to prevent them at all levels of healthcare.]

HUN 2024;37(2)

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

MAY 03, 2024

[Assessment of Life and Sleep Quality and Adherence among Individuals Living with Hypertension]

VARGA Bernadett, STROMAJER-RÁCZ Tímea , LAKI Szimonetta, PUSZTAFALVI Henriette , CSIMA Melinda

[The high blood pressure disease is one of the primary risk factors for the development of other cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the present study was to assess the medication habits, sleep quality, and quality of life of patients aged 45 and older living with hypertension.

Our study was a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted in 2022 in the form of an online questionnaire among patients aged 45 and older suffering from hypertension (n=143). The data collection tools included the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (8 items), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, EQ-5D-5L, and a self-designed questionnaire.

Lower age was associated with higher levels of medication adherence (R=-0.36; p=0.024). Patients who regularly visited their general practitioner showed more consistent medication intake (p=0.048). Adequate sleep quality positively influenced the quality of life (p<0.001).

Regular visits to the general practitioner not only facilitate medication adherence but also provide an excellent opportunity for patient education and health promotion. Therefore, it has paramount importance to draw the attention of hypertensive patients to the role of regular check-ups with their general practitioner, which can contribute to the prevention of complications arising from hypertension.]

HUN 2024;37(2)

Hypertension and nephrology

APRIL 30, 2024

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HUN 2024;28(2)

Hypertension and nephrology

APRIL 30, 2024

[Drug therapy adherence as a determinant of vascular health]

JÁRAI Zoltán

[Therapeutic adherence is an important socioeconomic determinant in maintaining and restoring health.]

HUN 2024;28(2)

Hypertension and nephrology

APRIL 30, 2024

[The role of health literacy in cardiovascular risk]

FARKAS Katalin

[Health literacy is a term introduced in the 1970s and of increasing importance in public health and healthcare. Health literacy is the degree to which individuals are able to access and process basic health information and services and thereby participate in health-related decisions.]

HUN 2024;28(2)

Hypertension and nephrology

APRIL 30, 2024

[Effect of rilmenidine therapy on heart rate- and blood pressure variability as well as baroreceptor sensitivity]

FINTA Ervin

[The sympathetic nervous system plays an important and widely investigated role in the pathogenesis of the hypertension and its concomitant diseases.]

HUN 2024;28(2)