Planning of the Intervention and Expected Outcomes NURS FPX 6614 Assessment 1 Defining a Gap in Practice Executive Summary

Planning of the Intervention and Expected Outcomes NURS FPX 6614 Assessment 1 Defining a Gap in Practice Executive Summary

It is crucial for care coordinators to hold regular meetings to discuss the goals and targets for the obese hypertensive population, develop effective care plans, and gain the support of all key stakeholders. The nutritionist will assist patients in developing an efficient diet plan to help them lose weight and control their hypertension symptoms. The physiotherapist will make effective exercise regimes for obese patients to manage their hypertensive symptoms. The IT specialists will assist in the deployment of health information technologies such as the HIPAA-compliant text messaging platform, which will ease the care coordination process (Liu et al., 2019). Also, telehealth will assist nurses in educating patients on making lifestyle changes and monitoring the patient’s adherence to their dietary regimens and exercise programs (Liu et al., 2019). The implementation phase follows the planning phase. During the implementation phase, nurses and physicians can begin educating obese hypertensive patients on the importance of lifestyle modification over-medications. Telehealth could be used to educate patients and check their compliance with the prescribed lifestyle changes.

Outcomes 

Patients with obesity and hypertension will be more likely to benefit from this approach if they are made aware of how lifestyle changes can outweigh the benefits of medications. Also, this approach will facilitate healthcare providers’ effective collaboration, which is critical for achieving the best possible health outcomes.

Assumptions 

This analysis is based on the assumption that care coordination efforts of the healthcare team would help overweight hypertensive patients to make the necessary lifestyle changes. These lifestyle changes will be far better than medication therapy since medications have side effects and it makes medication adherence difficult for the patients. 

Conclusion 

NURS FPX 6614 Assessment 1 Defining a Gap in Practice Executive Summary

In conclusion, Healthcare professionals should advise their obese patients to make the necessary lifestyle modifications including dietary changes and physical exercise to manage their hypertensive symptoms. It is recommended that patients with hypertension try non-pharmacologic methods first, such as making positive changes to their daily routines, before beginning pharmacologic therapy. The evidence has shown that antihypertensive medications can make hypertensive patients suffer from side effects. Thus lifestyle changes are more beneficial. 

NURS FPX 6614 Assessment 1 Defining a Gap in Practice Executive Summary

References

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2018). Care Coordination | Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality. Ahrq.gov.