Health Concerns and Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Health Capella 4050 Assessment 1

Health Concerns and Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Health

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 15 million deaths annually. Heart disease is known as the “silent killer” because it can kill a person without causing noticeable symptoms. Early diagnosis is critical in enabling high-risk patients to make lifestyle adjustments lowering problems (Shah et al., 2020). As a community care nurse, I emphasize developing a comprehensive care plan that relies on evidence-based best practices for heart diseases, considering physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects, and utilizing available community resources. The assumptions made for the care plan for heart diseases are the relevancy and credibility of research, patient preferences and values, and balance in benefits and harms.

Physical Considerations

One should focus on physical considerations to make a well-coordinated care plan for patients with heart disease. A patient-centered care plan involves physical considerations while providing the best evidence-based practices for the recognition, medication, and treatment of heart diseases. Best practices in the care plan for cardiac diseases such as heart failure begin with quick patient transportation to a healthcare facility. These practices incorporate a range of interventions including, but not limited to, cardiac output intervention, diagnostic laboratory testing, administering appropriate medications, managing respiratory function, and addressing acute pain.

Ensuring patient engagement in heart disease care with evidence-based information is crucial for effective secondary prevention. Patient-centered and evidence-based approaches while considering individual needs and preferences are vital. Incorporating digital tools like text messaging programs and smartphone apps supports education about diseases and engagement in healthcare (Zwack et al., 2023). The point of uncertainty is the need for flexible strategies, which are the key to success, as there is no universal approach suitable for all patients with heart disease.

Psychosocial Considerations

Psychosocial considerations are a vital component of the coordinated care plan for patients with chronic heart diseases. The approach of incorporating these factors will improve the rehabilitation process of patients in post-cardiac surgery phases. This approach will address stress, anxiety, and depression through counseling and emotional support via social service organizations, community resources, and cardiac rehabilitation programs. The psychosocial adjustment of patients after cardiac surgery needs improvement.

Social support and psychological resilience positively impact adjustment, while limited cardiac function and household responsibilities for individuals with chronic diseases affect middle-aged patients (Xiao et al., 2022). The point of uncertainty is the challenge in adjustment post-surgery that can impact a patient’s quality of life and disease management outcomes, posing emotional and financial burdens on individuals and society.

Cultural Considerations

Cultural influences are critical in the treatment of cardiac disease. They impact attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors concerning heart health. It is essential for effective interventions to recognize and respect cultural elements such as dietary behaviors, language, and traditions (Henry et al., 2021). Healthcare practitioners’ techniques should be modified to accord with individual beliefs and habits, encouraging improved patient participation and enhancing heart health outcomes.

Goals to Address Heart Disease Healthcare Problem

Clear and well-defined goals are paramount for improving heart disease management within healthcare systems. These goals should be focused on prevention management and be attainable. Specific goals enable healthcare practitioners and organizations to collaboratively reduce the effects of heart disease and enhance patient outcomes. Below are the SMART goals to address heart disease:

• Goal: Increase awareness and health literacy about cardiac problems.
  • Strategy: Implement a targeted educational program for high-risk individuals focusing on heart disease awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles. This approach aims for a 20% increase in awareness within two years. A study by Gunes et al. (2019) underlines the significance of disseminating information regarding heart disease risk factors to a wider community. The primary target will be high-risk groups, such as the obese, smokers, or those with a family history of heart disease.
• Goal: Launch cardiac rehabilitation programs within one year.
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