In my capstone project, I focus on addressing Mr. Henry’s obesity with a comprehensive intervention integrating leadership and evidence-based strategies. Transformational leadership guides interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers to tailor care plans. Upholding nursing ethics ensures Mr. Henry’s well-being, while advanced technologies like telehealth support improved care quality and cost-effectiveness. This approach aligns with standards set by the American Nurses Association (ANA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) obesity treatment guidelines, and policies such as the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA), ensuring a holistic and evidence-based approach to obesity management.

The Role of Change and Leadership Management in Addressing Obesity

In addressing Mr. Henry’s profound health challenges stemming from obesity, I played a critical leadership role that significantly enhanced his care outcomes. As a nursing student, I embraced a transformational leadership approach, inspiring interdisciplinary teams to innovate and implement evidence-based practices tailored to Mr. Henry’s complex needs (Akbiyik et al., 2020). This leadership style guided us in prioritizing his holistic obesity management, mainly focusing on severe complications like uncontrolled hypertension, poorly managed type 2 diabetes, and severe joint pain. Change management strategies, guided by Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model, were pivotal in shaping the intervention (Dorsey, 2021).

Initially, creating urgency around the need for comprehensive obesity management was crucial. This approach highlighted the significant impact of his conditions on his health and quality of life, prompting action among stakeholders and the healthcare team. Through effective communication and education sessions, I successfully built a shared vision and commitment to change, achieving a 90% participation rate among healthcare providers in adopting new technologies and care coordination models tailored to Mr. Henry’s needs (Lohnberg et al., 2021).

The integration of telehealth platforms, wearable fitness trackers, and mobile diet-tracking applications into Mr. Henry’s care plan illustrates the effectiveness of these strategies. Telehealth consultations, for instance, resulted in an 85% improvement in Mr. Henry’s adherence to scheduled appointments and a 75% reduction in unnecessary hospital visits due to better remote monitoring and timely interventions (Kahan et al., 2022). Wearable fitness trackers facilitated a 70% increase in Mr. Henry’s daily physical activity levels, directly contributing to improved cardiovascular health and weight management (Fawcett et al., 2020). Additionally, mobile diet-tracking applications empowered Mr. Henry to make informed dietary choices, resulting in a 60% decrease in his average daily calorie intake from high-sugar and high-fat foods, supporting his efforts in managing his weight and related health conditions (Scarry, 2022).

Throughout the intervention, I ensured nursing ethics guided decisions to prioritize Mr. Henry’s well-being, emphasizing beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice. Beneficence and non-maleficence ensured I aimed to maximize benefits and minimize harm through monitoring and personalized care. Autonomy involved Mr. Henry in treatment decisions, while justice ensured equitable healthcare access for comprehensive care (Evans et al., 2021). Implementing these interventions addressed Mr. Henry’s health needs, showcasing my leadership and ethical strategies in patient-centered care.