Date of Award

12-1976

Degree Type

Master's Essay - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

First Advisor

Helen Harrington

Second Advisor

Judith Miller

Abstract

Our nation is confronted with increasing evidence that the emphasis of future health planning must be on case finding, control, and management of chronic disease. Essential hypertension is one long-term disease that affects at least 20 percent of the population It remains a serious health problem because many people are either currently unaware of their disease or are being inadequately treated. The onset of this disease is insidious, and the course is protracted and nearly symptomless. Serious but delayed complications involving vital organs may develop which eventually limit the person's ability to function normally. Treatment of hypertension consists of an individualized regime of potent medication and may include recommendations to alter activity, diet, and level of stress. There has been evidence that treatment of even mildly hypertensive individuals is beneficial in preventing some kinds of complications and in prolonging life. Most of these people need not be hospitalized, but life-long therapy is essential.

Comments

A Research Paper Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing

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