Objective: To verify the prevalence of Chikungunya and the therapeutic measures used among the elderly who attend the home of Remanso da Paz-CE. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, explanatory study with a qualitative-quantitative evidence-based approach, conducted from October to December 2017, in the municipality of Quixadá-CE, including elderly individuals aged over 60 years and those with t...
Objective: To study the profile of geriatric patients with hypertension. Methodology: A cross-sectional, analytical, prospective study with a predominantly quantitative approach, carried out from June to September, 2016 at the Pharmaceutical Supply Center (CAF) in the city of Banabuiú-CE. Results: Fifty-two elderly patients (62%) were women, aged 60-65 years 24 (48%), married 28 (56%) and illiterate 17 (34%). %...