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Profile and predictor of health-related quality of life among hypertensive patients in south western Nigeria
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 06/18/09

Ogunlana MO et al. - This study provides evidence for a model that links patients' status with regard to biology (blood pressure), symptoms, and functionality (HRQOL) and may prove useful in guiding follow-up of patients who receive treatment for hypertension. Identification of patient's symptoms, blood pressure, complication/comorbidity and changes in functioning may help clinicians increase their effectiveness in helping patients maintain adherent behaviour with drug and non drug interventions in chronic diseases such as hypertension.

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