NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 4 Patient Family or Population Health Problem Solution

The reputable organizations have extensively researched AUD and provided benchmark data regarding prevalence, impact, and recovery plans. The notable benchmark data includes The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). NIAAA provides patient safety guidelines in terms of medication safety, overdose prevention, and recovery outcome guidelines. For instance, NIAAA lays down remission and reduces heavy drinking benchmark by stating duration (Early: up to three months, Stable: more than five years) and drinking reduction to 14 drinks a week (for men) (Hagman et al., 2022). WHO also provides guidelines to reduce safety and quality life measures through risk reduction strategies, such as awareness programs, policy implementation, and accessible and cost-effective treatment for AUD (WHO, 2022).

Role of Technology, Coordinated Care, and Community Resources

Technology plays a crucial role in healthcare, particularly in addressing AUD. Telehealth platforms can deliver evidence-based interventions like CBT to patients (like Mr. Paul), providing convenient access to therapy and support. Mobile applications are also practical, as studies have shown their effective use in medication adherence through reminders, tracking progress, and providing educational resources about AUD recovery strategies (Leibowitz et al., 2020). Effective care coordination involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, for example, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, and community workers (Arnedt et al., 2022).

Patients like Mr. Paul receive comprehensive, integrated care addressing physical, mental, and social needs through coordinated efforts. Studies have shown that engaging community resources enhances the support network available to patients with AUD. This includes peer recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and SMART Recovery. It also provides additional services like vocational training, which can benefit Mr. Paul in the future, contributing to sustained recovery and improved life quality (Wnuk, 2022).

Conclusion

In conclusion, the intervention for Mr. Paul’s AUD integrates evidence-based practices such as MAT and CBT delivered through telehealth and telemedicine. This intervention enhances patient safety through coordinated care and a technology-enabled support system. Leveraging community resources and adhering to practice standards and policies ensure ethical, cost-effective, and individualized care.

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