Table 2 Summary of the differences between the perceptions of patients and doctors for management of hypertension
Perception | Patients | Doctors |
|---|---|---|
Most important factor controlling blood pressure | Medication | Patient behavior |
Believe patients are adherent to medication | Yes | No |
Believe lifestyle modifications are important | No | Yes |
Believe treatment is successful if…. | Adherent to medication, no symptoms, attending appointments | Target blood pressure reached |
Blood pressure for concern | 160/100 mmHg | 140/90 mmHg |
Expectation of consultations | Expected doctors to take initiative | Expected patients to take initiative |
Belief about each other | Doctors not concerned about them | Patients did not accept their role in management of the disease |