Empowering Patients to Manage Cardiovascular Health Disorders in Singapore

This presentation critically evaluates the evidence base to identify effective strategies for empowering patients in Singapore to manage their symptoms of cardiovascular health disorders and lead an active lifestyle.

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Abstract:
Cardiovascular disorders have been reported to be the leading cause of mortality and
poor health outcome among the senior adult population base of Singapore.
Epidemiological studies suggests that approximately 74.1% of the old-age population
base of Singapore suffer from cardiovascular disorders and hypertension. A number of
research studies have suggested that the probability of acquiring hypertension or a
cardiovascular disorder increases with advancing age. In addition to this, a number of
chronic health disorders such as obesity, hypertension or Diabetes also increase the
risk of suffering from cardiovascular health disorders. Upon critically investigating the
evidence base in order to identify the causes that have resulted in the high
prevalence of cardiovascular disorders within the old age population of Singapore, it
was found that the major contributing reasons were lack of health literacy and
awareness in relation to the risk factors that lead to cardiovascular health disorders
and deteriorate the holistic health outcome of the elderly. The poster intends to
critically evaluate the evidence base in order to identify effective strategies that can
help to empower patients to effectively manage their symptoms of cardiovascular
health disorders and lead an active lifestyle that subsequently enhances their quality
of life.

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