Blood pressure levels and adherence to treatment of hypertensive patients, users of a school pharmacy

• Main Authors: Brigitte Rieckmann Martins dos Santos (Author), Juliana Teixeira (Author), Débora Gonçalves (Author), Reynaldo Mascagni Gatti (Author), Boni Yavo (Author), Cicera Cristina Vidal Aragão (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Adherence to pharmacological treatment for hypertension is considered a key factor in guaranteeing successful therapy outcomes. Knowledge of the disease, its complications, as well as the need for changes in lifestyle, call for patient motivation and continuous interactive education. The evidence re...