Quebec Society of Arterial Hypertension (SQHA) Study

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[...] She is a person with human values such as tolerance and empathy; but who also needs to be treated with humanity. In short, my client's values are honesty, integrity, and humanity. CONCLUSION In conclusion, it seems to me that this identified resource is relevant and adapted to the expectations and situation of my client. Beyond their shared values, the SQHA is a valuable resource for accompanying and helping her to better manage her arterial hypertension. In addition, she has the opportunity to access a multitude of educational tools and resources to adapt her lifestyle and prevent any complications. [...]

[...] We expect the healthcare professional to invest fully in their care and to give their best in order to provide a qualitative and safe accompaniment. The values defended by the profession and by the SQHA echo those defended by my client. She is a person with a strong character, frank, who expects healthcare professionals and the organization to communicate with her with frankness and honesty. She aspires to establish a trusting relationship. She still needs to maintain her decision-making autonomy and needs to be informed with complete transparency so that she can make informed decisions. [...]

[...] The SQHA also ensures transparency and integrity on all data related to research and actions carried out by the society. Then, the SQHA offers reliable resources to all members and the public to develop the competence related to the management of the disease. This value is identical to that of the nursing profession. Next, in order to be in the quality and relevance of practices, the society promotes fundamental and clinical research and supports innovative practices and techniques; like the OIIQ which advocates for the excellence of care. It is a society based on interprofessional collaboration. [...]

[...] Interprofessional collaboration is very prevalent within SQHA. The health professionals actively involved in the organization are general practitioners and specialist physicians, pharmacists, nurses, specialized nurse practitioners, dietitians or kinesiologists. We also find students from these disciplines. An expert team is also responsible for making available to professional members, for an annual fee ranging from $10 to online training and a day of clinical training. Specialized training is also offered to all healthcare professionals concerning the care of hypertensive individuals for different audiences: Adults, Children and adolescents, Pregnancy and postpartum. [...]

[...] The document contains the main concepts on arterial hypertension, blood pressure norms. We can also find advice on selecting the measurement device, taking moments and required preparation. Finally, a detachable record is included in the notebook to record measurement results and facilitate their transmission to healthcare professionals - The list of blood pressure measurement devices recommended by Hypertension Canada, with the mention 'Approved by Hypertension Canada' - A nutritional guide, written by specialized cardiovascular dietitians and nutritionists - The Canadian Food Guide that provides advice on foods and nutrients to prioritize and discusses concepts surrounding the act of eating. [...]