DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ACTIVE DATABASE FOR MANAGING HYPERTENSION

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Department of Computer Science

CHAPTER ONE

         INTRODUCTION

• Introduction

This chapter entails the introductory aspect of the project,Statement  of  the problem, Aim and objectives, and finally Signification of the project.

1.1    Statement of the Problem

Diagnosisand managing of hypertension using conventional/traditional method is bedeviled with error or inaccuracy and more so, in some cases a doctor has to scan through the literature before making diagnosis thereby spending too much time.

1.2    Objectives

The aim/ objectives of this research project is to develop application software that will handle hypertension therapy for hypertensive patient in the hospital.

The objectives of the study can be summarized thus:

• To provides diagnosis for hypertension patients
• To provides therapy for hypertension patients and

To monitors the patient’s health based on the therapy administered.

1.3    Signification of the Project

The study will help its users to diagnose hypertension even in the absence of a doctor. It is also going to assist in knowing when therapy would be reduced or increased.