NURS FPX 4050 Assessment 4 is designed to enhance nursing students’ ability to integrate research and evidence-based practice into their nursing class assignments. This assessment emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice in improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. This assessment aims to foster critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and overall excellence in nursing practice by empowering students with the knowledge and skills to incorporate research findings into their assignments.

Care coordination involves overseeing a patient’s medical care to ensure that all parts of the healthcare system operate as efficiently as possible to provide the best care and results possible for the patient. This involves organizing all aspects of the patient’s care, from scheduling appointments to speaking with their medical team. This ensures that services are delivered efficiently and on time. Care coordination facilitates communication between the patient and all their physicians, allowing the exchange of medical information and the timely implementation of any changes or updates to a patient’s treatment plan.

Nurses are first in line to identify and treat potential health issues and risks. Nurses are also essential to educating patients on the correct treatment of diseases, preventative health care, and maintaining good health, allowing them to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. Nurses are often patient advocates who ensure that patients’ needs and rights will be addressed (Swan et al., 2018). When patients have access to the right resources, they can make better decisions about their health. This evaluation provides the opportunity to review the literature and use data to determine the best teaching, communication, and learning techniques for patients with high blood pressure.

Understanding Evidence-Based Practice

In this section, students are introduced to the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing. They learn about the principles of EBP, the hierarchy of evidence, and the significance of using the best available evidence to inform nursing practice. The aim is to provide students with a solid foundation in evidence-based practice.

The Role of Research in Nursing Class Assignments

This section explores the vital role that research plays in nursing class assignments. Students learn how research findings can enrich their assignments, adding credibility and depth to their work. The focus is encouraging students to search for relevant research articles to support their arguments and recommendations.

Evaluating Research Sources

Critical appraisal of research articles is crucial to ensuring the validity and reliability of evidence. In this section, students are guided on how to evaluate the credibility of research sources. They learn to assess the methodology, study design, and potential bias in research articles.

Incorporating Evidence into Nursing Class Assignments

This section provides practical guidance on integrating evidence into nursing class assignments. Students learn how to synthesize research findings, identify gaps in the literature, and apply evidence to address clinical scenarios and nursing challenges.

Promoting Evidence-Based Decision-Making

Evidence-based practice goes hand in hand with evidence-based decision-making. This section emphasizes the importance of using evidence to inform nursing decisions, ensuring patient care is based on the best available evidence.

Overcoming Barriers to EBP Integration

Students may encounter barriers when integrating evidence-based practice into their assignments. This section addresses common challenges and provides strategies to overcome them. It emphasizes the significance of persistence and adaptability in the face of barriers.

Collaborating with Research Experts

Collaboration with research experts can enhance students’ understanding of research methodologies and data analysis. This section encourages students to seek mentorship and guidance from research experts within the nursing faculty or healthcare institutions.

The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice on Patient Outcomes

Evidence-based practice has a profound impact on patient outcomes. In this section, students explore case studies and real-life examples to understand how evidence-based nursing practice positively influences patient care and safety.

Timelines and interventions centered on the patient.

Patients with high blood pressure often have problems with their diet, nutrition, and physical activity. They may also experience anxiety or stress (Schultchen et al., 2018). Nutrition and diet are essential for cardiac patients who have high blood pressure. As an intervention, cardiac patients with high blood pressure levels are given a tailored nutrition plan that includes healthy eating and portion control advice. Dietitians in the community, nutrition education programs offered by hospitals or community centers, and websites that provide information about healthy eating are all available as resources. This intervention should be completed within a week.

Exercise is essential for patients with heart disease and high blood pressure. As part of the intervention, patients will receive a customized fitness program. Community resources include local physical therapists and fitness classes offered by hospitals or community centers in the neighborhood. Internet exercise resources, too, are available (Fuchs & Whelton, 2020). Exercise intervention should be completed within two weeks. Stress can worsen hypertension in cardiac patients (Espejo and colleagues, 2018). One intervention involves teaching patients stress-reduction techniques, such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises. (Fischer et. al., 2022). Community resources include local yoga studios, mediation programs offered by hospitals or community centers in the area, and online tools for stress management. The stress management intervention should take one month to complete.

Making ethical decisions when designing patient-centered healthcare interventions

When developing patient-centered solutions for cardiac patients, ethical issues must be considered. Informed consent is a major moral issue (Arifin, 2018). It is essential to ensure that patients make an informed decision about their treatment and are aware of the intervention’s benefits and risks. Customizing the solution to meet the patient’s specific needs is also important. When it comes to medical treatment, it is essential to respect the autonomy and preferences of patients (Arifin, 2018).

Patients must be able to access the necessary information and tools to make informed decisions about their diet and nutrition. Providing access to dieticians and nutritionists who can offer tailored advice and counseling is vital. It is also essential to provide a healthy diet tailored to the individual’s lifestyle and interests (Schultchen et al., 2019).

Exercise for cardiac patients can be an example of a patient-centered intervention. It should always take the patient’s best interests and safety into consideration. It is crucial to ensure that each patient has a customized exercise program that considers their physical condition, medical history, and any underlying conditions (Schultchen et al., 2018). It is also vital to ensure that the patient can access the appropriate medical treatment and assistance when needed and to be fully informed about any risks associated with their exercise program. Creating an atmosphere that encourages the patient to participate in their fitness program is also essential. Results must be tracked carefully and shared promptly with the patient.

To manage stress in patients, therapies must be tailored for each patient. This includes considering their needs and cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. It is essential to ensure that therapies are backed by research and work to reduce stress without compromising patient safety. The therapies must also respect the patient’s autonomy and not take away their ability to make health decisions (Fischer et al., 2022). Last but not least, all interventions should be planned in the patient’s best interest while avoiding prejudice and considering the patient’s privacy and dignity.

Policy Implications For The Coordination and Continuum Of Care

As a matter of importance to public health, the coordination and continuum treatment of cardiac patients with high pressure must be addressed. Healthcare organizations should implement procedures that allow for efficient coordination of patient care providers and a smooth transition along the continuum. Information technology, i.e., electronic medical records, can be used to ensure precision and uniformity of patient treatment.

Healthcare institutions should also consider creating performance metrics and procedures to assess the quality of care given to cardiac patients with high blood pressure. In addition, by paying for services such as disease management and coordination of care, policymakers could encourage high-quality treatment provided to cardiac patients with high pressure. (Almansour, et. al., 2021). It could ensure that patients receive the care they need to control their high blood pressure. It is also necessary to create public education programs that will increase awareness of the importance of treating high blood pressure and the need for preventative treatments (Zhou et al., 2021). These actions could result in long-term savings by improving the coordination and continuity of cardiac patients with high blood pressure.

Priorities of the Care Coordinator to Discuss Plan

Care coordinators dealing with patients with high blood pressure or heart disease should set priorities when discussing treatment plans with them and their families. Priority should be given to the patient’s safety and health. It is crucial to ensure that patients take their prescribed medications as directed. They should also be eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Their blood pressure should also be checked (Mayo Clinic 2021). It is essential to educate patients about the dangers of high blood pressure and heart disease and how to treat them (Schwalm et al., 2019).

Another priority is to ensure that the patient’s family and friends are aware of and fully engaged with the treatment plan. Care coordinators should ensure that the patient understands the plan and have all the necessary tools to implement it. Families should be involved in the care plan to assist the patient to follow it.

The goal is to ensure that the care plan is up-to-date and evidence-based. Care coordinators should review the patient’s plan of care based on the latest research and industry standards. They can then make any necessary adjustments. The care coordinator should make any adjustments required to the patient’s diet, exercise, or medicine. According to the care coordinator, the patient should be able to access all the necessary resources to help them follow the treatment plan. The fourth priority is ensuring that the patient and their families have access to essential mental health services. It is vital to ensure that patients and their family members have access to the help they need, as heart disease and high pressure can be stressful for both (Droz et al.,2019). This category could include mental health services such as counseling, support groups, and other mental health programs.

By setting priorities, the care coordinator can ensure that the patient’s family and the patient receive the best care. Care coordinators can also ensure that treatment plans are updated, backed by research, and tailored to each patient’s needs.

Content Evaluation of Learning Sessions with Best Practices

To create a final plan of care coordination for patients with cardiovascular diseases, it is essential to compare the content of learning sessions to best practices. In a few ways, the learning sessions for cardiac patient care coordination can be compared with the Healthy People 2030 document. The Healthy People 2030 document and the learning sessions emphasize improving people’s health. Learning sessions tend to focus on improving the health of heart patients through a comprehensive care coordination plan, which includes dietary, lifestyle, and exercise changes. The Healthy People 2030 document lays down a national strategy to improve Americans’ health and environment through various programs.

The publication Healthy People 2030 and the learning sessions emphasize the importance of preventative health care. The learning sessions discuss the components of diet, exercise, lifestyle modification, and other factors that reduce the risk of cardiac events (Healthy Person 2030, n.d.). The Healthy People 2030 initiative also names prevention one of the four main goals, underscoring its importance as a strategy to improve population health.

The importance of collaboration between patients and healthcare providers is the final focus of the Healthy People 2030 document and both learning events. The cardiac patient coordination learning sessions encourage the patient and clinician to work together to create a personalized care plan. The Healthy People 2030 document enables healthcare professionals to include their patients in the shared decision-making process.

Patients must be managed and monitored regularly to ensure that blood pressure levels remain within healthy limits. In terms of regular exercise and a well-balanced diet, patients should take the required medications to regulate their blood pressure. The plan emphasizes the importance of regular monitoring and follow-up with a healthcare provider and provides information about the importance of lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of hypertension. This coordinated care approach can help cardiovascular patients with high blood tension reduce their risk of heart disease or other hypertension-related complications.