Health - Hypertension Awareness - Residential and Domiciliary Care

Hypertension Awareness - Residential and Domiciliary Care

Presentation, Handout, End of Session Assessment (mix of Multiple Choice, True/False and Short Answer questions), Trainer Aide Answer Key.

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Aims and Objectives

Overall Aim:​ To increase care workers’ understanding of hypertension and equip them with practical skills to support adults with high blood pressure in residential and domiciliary care settings.​

Learning Objectives:​

Recognise the key risk factors and potential symptoms of hypertension in adults.​

Understand how to accurately monitor blood pressure and identify when to escalate concerns.​

Support residents and clients in managing hypertension through lifestyle advice and medication adherence.

Presentation (31 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Welcome
What is Hypertension?
Hypertension
Causes and Risk Factors
Recognising Symptoms (When Present)
Monitoring Blood Pressure
Managing Hypertension
Section - Role of the Care Worker
Observing and Reporting Symptoms and Changes
Supporting Healthy eating and Exercise
Promoting Medication Compliance
Communicating with Family and Health Professionals
Maintaining Dignity and Autonomy
Section - Hypertension and Safeguarding
Risks of Unmanaged Blood Pressure
Reviews and Care Planning
Working with Health Professionals
Section - Case Study Scenarios
Case Study 1 - Residential Care
Case Study 1 - What Would You Do?
Case Study 1 - What You Should Do
Case Study 2 - Domiciliary Care
Case Study 2 - What Would You Do?
Case Study 2 - What You Should Do
Section - Summary of Key Points
Summary of Key Points
References and Resources

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End of Session Assessment
Trainer Aide Answer Key

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