NUR 550 Evaluate clinical prevention interventions that promote health and wellness for populations
NUR 550 Evaluate clinical prevention interventions that promote health and wellness for populations
Health promotion is the process of enabling people to control their health and improve their health(Nash et al., 2021). A population health problem we have seen grow in the United States is obesity and in my area of work obesity in pregnancy carries a lot of complications. Obesity in pregnancy is associated with higher risk pregnancies and complications in birth as well as long term complication and consequences of the child (Reichetzeder, 2021). Obesity in pregnancy is associated with pre-eclampsia, preterm birth gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension, which can all be life altering to the mother. Obesity in pregnancy can also have developmental effects on the child such as predisposition to obesity and diabetes(Reichetzeder, 2021). Obesity is a preventable disease, yet when an obese women presents pregnant, the preventive intervention becomes management of the complications of obesity in pregnancy.
Findings show that religious engagement among students declines during college, but their spirituality shows substantial growth. “Students become more caring, more tolerant, more connected with others, and more actively engaged in a spiritual quest.” (“Cultivating the Spirit – Spirituality in Higher Education”) The authors also found that spiritual growth enhances other outcomes, such as academic performance, psychological well-being, leadership development, and satisfaction with college. The study also identified a number of college activities that contribute to students’ spiritual growth. Some of these–study abroad, interdisciplinary studies, and service learning–appear to be effective because they expose students to new and diverse people, cultures, and ideas. Spiritual development is also enhanced if students engage in “inner work” through activities such as meditation or self-reflection, or if their professors actively encourage them to explore questions of meaning and purpose. (“Cultivating the Spirit – Spirituality in Higher (Alexander W, 2010)”). By raising public awareness of the key role that spirituality plays in student learning and development, by alerting academic administrators, faculty, and curriculum committees to the importance of spiritual development, and by identifying strategies for enhancing that development, this work encourages institutions to give greater priority to these spiritual aspects of students’ educational and professional development
We have an initiative in my facility and state to monitor women with a BMI greater than 35, educate them, and start them on a mild exercise program to help them manage their weight during pregnancy. Exercise during pregnancy has been shown to protect offspring from obesity and metabolic dysfunction later in life, even in obese women (Reichetzeder, 2021). The intervention is for the women to do 15-30 minutes of light exercise per day. All pregnant women are encouraged to participate in pregnancy exercise and childbirth classes, and their pregnancy is closely monitored. While this is a relatively new intervention at my facility, health outcomes are still being monitored, but it has been well received and has created a support group for women in addition to providing the necessary exercise.
Description
Objectives:
1. Integrate appropriate information and communication technologies for a clinical preventative intervention.
2. Evaluate clinical prevention interventions that promote health and wellness for populations.
Study Materials
Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness
Description:
Read Chapter 9 and review Chapter 1 in Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness.
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
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Read Chapter 19 in Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare.
The Role of the Nurse in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
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Read “The Role of the Nurse in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety,” by Hickey and Giardina, from Journal of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing(2019).
Reviewing the Literature: Essential First Step in Research, Quality Improvement, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice
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Read “Reviewing the Literature: Essential First Step in Research, Quality Improvement, and Implementation of
Evidence-Based Practice,” by Bernhofer, from Journal for Nurses in Professional Development (2015).
Clinical Preventive Services
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Read “Clinical Preventive Services,” by Guerrero Ayres and Bradley, from Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (2017).
Reviewing the Literature
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Read “Reviewing the Literature,” by Bryne, from Sage Research Methods’ Project Planner (2017).
How to Conduct a Literature Review
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Read “How to Conduct a Literature Review,” by Watts, from Podiatry Review (2020).
Preventative Care Benefits for Adults
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Explore “Preventative Care Benefits for Adults,” located on the Healthcare.gov website.
My Healthfinder
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Explore “My Healthfinder,” located on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.
Healthy People 2030
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Explore “Healthy People 2030,” located on the Healthy People 2030 website.
Health Communication and Health Information Technology
Description:
Read “Health Communication and Health Information Technology,” located on the HealthyPeople.gov website.
Using E-Health and Information Technology to Improve Health
Description:
Read, “Using E-Health and Information Technology to Improve Health,” located on the World Health Organization website.
Technology and the Future of Mental Health Treatment
Description:
Read “Technology and the Future of Mental Health Treatment,” located on the Mental Health Information page of the National Institute of Mental Health website.
Impacts of Information and Communication Technologies on Nursing Care: An Overview of Systematic Reviews (Protocol)
Description:
Read “Impacts of Information and Communication Technologies on Nursing Care: An Overview of Systematic Reviews (Protocol),” by Rouleau, Gagnon and Cote, from Systematic Reviews (2015).
Lung cancer screening with computed tomography (CT) is a newer preventive measure that is approved and covered by health insurance. As a result, providing these patients with information and communication is critical. Copeland et al. (2019) identified a number of barriers to patients receiving lung cancer screenings, one of which was patients’ lack of awareness about screening availability. Communication technologies include print materials, media campaigns, community outreach, and interpersonal communication (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion [ODPHP], 2021). Health insurance companies’ use of registered nurse case managers is an excellent way to communicate screening availability. Many insurance companies are now asking patients about their history or current use of nicotine products during the initial and annual renewal of their insurance policies. That information could be used by case managers to identify patients who are eligible for these screenings. They can then make outreach phone calls to these patients to schedule screenings for them.
Methods 10.0% Method of study for one or more articles is omitted. Overall, the methods of study are incomplete. The method of study is presented for each article, but key information is consistently omitted. There are inaccuracies throughout. The method of study for each article is presented. Key aspects are missing for one or two articles. There are minor inaccuracies An adequate discussion on the method of study for each article is presented. Minor detail is needed for accuracy or clarity. A thorough and accurate discussion on the method of study for each article is presented.
Outcomes and Key Findings 10.0% Outcomes and key findings for one or more articles are omitted. Overall, the outcomes and key findings are incomplete. Outcomes and key findings are presented for each article, but key information is consistently omitted. There are inaccuracies throughout. Outcomes and key findings for each article are presented. Key aspects are missing for one or two articles. There are minor inaccuracies. An adequate discussion on outcomes and key findings for each article are presented. Minor detail is needed for accuracy or clarity. A thorough and accurate discussion on the outcomes and key findings collection for each article are presented.
Recommendations 10.0% Researcher recommendations are omitted for one or more of the articles. The recommendations described for three or more articles are inaccurate or incomplete. Researcher recommendations are indicated for each article. The researcher recommendations described for two of the articles are inaccurate or incomplete. Researcher recommendations for each article are presented. Researcher recommendations described for one article are inaccurate or incomplete. Researcher recommendations for each article are accurately presented. Minor detail is needed for accuracy or clarity. Researcher recommendations are accurately and thoroughly described for each article. NUR 550 Evidence-Based Practice Project Evaluation of Literature Table
NUR 550 Evidence-Based Practice Project Evaluation of Literature Table Explanation of How Articles Support Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal 10.0% An explanation of how the article supports the proposed evidence-based practice project proposal is omitted for one or more of the articles. The explanation for three or more articles is inaccurate or incomplete. An explanation for how each article supports the proposed evidence-based practice project proposal is presented. The explanation for two of the articles is inaccurate or incomplete. A general explanation for how each article supports the proposed evidence-based practice project proposal is presented. The explanation for one article is inaccurate or incomplete. Support for the evidence-based project proposal is generally evident. An explanation for how each article supports the proposed evidence-based practice project proposal is presented. Minor detail is needed for accuracy or clarity. Adequate support for the evidence-based project proposal is demonstrated. A detailed explanation for how each article supports the proposed evidence-based practice project proposal is presented. Support for the evidence-based project proposal is clearly evident.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use) 5.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
At the core of translational research is the transfer of scientific interventions or approaches to address gaps in care provision. The main purpose of conducting any research is to develop interventions that improve the quality of care, accessibility and reduce the cost which are critical to attain health equity and preventive services and policies founded on population health (Garzón-Orjuela et al., 2020). Translational research improves health equity through developing new measures and approaches to enhance access to health care, especially among the disadvantaged households, individuals and communities. Different stakeholders, including government agencies and non-profit organizations, allocate funds for research to improve the understanding of issues like behavioral, social and economic that lead to illnesses and impact the overall status of individuals and health populations.
Translational research aims at reducing the gaps that lead to costly health through establishing effective preventive approaches in dealing with chronic conditions (Guastaferro et al., 2019). This allows the majority of the population to have positive health outcomes and prevent the occurrence of chronic conditions, especially among the socially and economically disadvantaged entities and groups. Preventive care is less costly and translational research focuses on developing evidence-based practice interventions that individuals at any level can implement to enhance care delivery.
A host of policies exist at the local level supported by research to address public health issues and concerns like the opioid epidemic and even the Covid-19 pandemic. These policies are focused on improving primary care to help reduce the susceptibility to opioids and the recovery of better financial positions for those affected by the pandemic (Tucker et al., 2019). The law aimed at expanding access to healthcare services to help communities deal with the pandemic is a critical policy that is founded on translational research.
References
Garzón-Orjuela, N., Samacá-Samacá, D. F., Luque Angulo, S. C., Mendes Abdala, C. V.,
Reveiz, L., & Eslava-Schmalbach, J. (2020). An overview of reviews on strategies to reduce health inequalities. International journal for equity in health, 19, 1-11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-020-01299-w
Guastaferro, K., & Collins, L. M. (2019). Achieving the goals of translational science in public
health intervention research: The Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST). American Journal of Public Health, 109(S2), S128-S129. DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2018.304874
Tucker, C. M., Kang, S., & Williams, J. L. (2019). Translational research to reduce health
disparities and promote health equity. Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 5(4), 297-301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tps0000215
Hello. Thanks for the insightful discussion. From your discussion, I have learned that healthcare professionals including nurses, physicians, etc. ought to be included in the software development life cycle to ensure efficiency. Nurses and other healthcare professionals should be included in the software development life cycle because they have knowledge of the healthcare system that can help inform the development of software applications (McGrow, 2019). They can help ensure that applications are designed with usability in mind, taking into account the needs of nurses and other healthcare professionals who will be using them. They can also help test applications to make sure they work correctly in a healthcare setting. Including nurses and other healthcare professionals in the software development life cycle is a win-win for everyone involved.
The software development life cycle (SDLC) is the process followed by software developers when creating and updating software applications. This process typically includes six distinct phases: 1) requirements gathering, 2) design, 3) implementation or coding, 4) testing, 5) deployment, and 6) maintenance. Requirements gathering is the first phase of the SDLC and involves working with stakeholders to determine what they need and want from the new software application (Ehrler et al., 2019). This step ensures that everyone is on the same page about the project scope and objectives before moving forward. Design is the second phase of the SDLC and entails developing a blueprint for how the new application will look and work.
It is becoming increasingly common for healthcare organizations to adopt software development life cycle (SDLC) models in an effort to improve the efficiency and quality of their care delivery. However, nurses and other healthcare professionals are often left out of the loop when it comes to these initiatives. This can have serious consequences for both patients and staff.
When nurses and other clinicians are not included in the SDLC, they can end up feeling disengaged from their work. This can lead to burnout and turnover, which negatively impacts patient care. Additionally, staff may not have a clear understanding of how new technology is supposed to be used, leading to confusion and errors. Including healthcare professionals in the SDLC helps ensure that everyone is on the same page.
References
Ehrler, F., Lovis, C., & Blondon, K. (2019). A mobile phone app for bedside nursing care: Design and development using an adapted software development life cycle model. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 7(4), e12551. https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/12551.
McGrow, K. (2019). Artificial intelligence: Essentials for nursing. Nursing, 49(9), 46.