Name
Capella University
NURS-FPX 6614 Structure and Process in Care Coordination
Prof. Name
Date
Hello, everyone. I’m __, and I would like to welcome you all to this meeting. First, I’d like to acknowledge the presence of the staff in the audience. We have nurses, doctors, hospital administrators, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and information technologists here today. This presentation will focus on the importance of interprofessional collaboration in treating overweight hypertensive patients. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial in educating these patients about adopting healthier lifestyle choices.
Both lifestyle changes and antihypertensive medications can assist patients struggling with obesity and hypertension. However, evidence suggests that patients may experience side effects from medications within the first six months (Cosimo Marcello et al., 2018). These adverse effects often make it difficult for patients to adhere to their prescribed medications. Fortunately, lifestyle changes such as improving diet and increasing physical activity can reduce blood pressure and body weight without negative side effects (Cosimo Marcello et al., 2018). Healthcare providers must collaborate and develop strategies to educate patients on healthier lifestyle choices, which will help overweight hypertensive patients embrace these modifications.
New discoveries that improve patient care and treatment methods are made every day. Research consistently provides better techniques or stronger supporting evidence for treating patients. Regular studies uncover new information that can help healthcare providers deliver the highest quality care possible (O’Cathain et al., 2019). Healthcare organizations should prioritize training in evidence-based practice, providing staff with ample time to learn and apply research findings. Experienced providers can serve as mentors and educators to their colleagues, while leaders ensure staff have access to the necessary resources for continued research and practice (Lafuente et al., 2019).
To support evidence-based practices and promote interprofessional collaboration, the following steps can be taken:
Lee and Bae (2018) emphasize that the Chronic Care Model (CCM) enhances care coordination by helping healthcare professionals develop treatment plans after thoroughly analyzing patients’ conditions. The CCM allows providers and patients to work together to identify issues and solutions. With the CCM, healthcare teams—including the patient, their family, primary care provider, care coordinator, nutritionists, and physiotherapists—collaborate to deliver comprehensive care based on the patient’s specific needs (Lee & Bae, 2018).
To foster collaboration among team members, I propose the following strategies:
The OECD developed six criteria to assess strategies: relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability (OECD, 2021). These criteria allow for a more precise evaluation of process outcomes.
Effective interprofessional collaboration will result in better outcomes for overweight hypertensive patients. Through collaboration, healthcare staff can develop more accurate and efficient methods to educate patients, encouraging healthier lifestyle choices and improving overall health outcomes (Schommer et al., 2018).
According to Ansa et al. (2020), interprofessional collaboration enhances patient outcomes by fostering respect for the expertise and contributions of all team members. Collaboration is particularly important given the growing complexity of patient care (Ansa et al., 2020). Studies have shown that interprofessional collaboration in healthcare can improve efficiency, reduce clinical errors, and increase patient satisfaction (Arenson & Brandt, 2021).
Interprofessional collaboration provides patients with better communication and access to care, but healthcare providers must uphold ethical principles, particularly regarding patient privacy and confidentiality (Varkey, 2021). It is also essential to respect the diverse cultures, beliefs, and professional roles within healthcare teams. Providers should work to build trust with their patients and colleagues (Varkey, 2021).
A fundamental ethical principle in healthcare is patient autonomy, which gives patients the right to refuse treatment (Pirotte & Benson, 2021). Providers must respect patients’ decisions while ensuring they have the information needed to make informed choices about their treatment. Clinicians should not impose their will on overweight hypertensive patients but rather provide comprehensive, accurate information and support their informed choices (Pirotte & Benson, 2021).
Healthcare professionals must collaborate to develop effective strategies for educating overweight hypertensive patients on healthier lifestyle choices. Interdisciplinary collaboration enables the creation of more accurate and efficient educational methods, which can inspire patients to adopt healthier habits.
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