NURS-FPX 4900 Capstone project for Nursing

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Intervention Presentation and Capstone Video Reflection

Hi, I am______, a baccalaureate nurse. In this tutorial, I will be sharing my capstone project experience, which revolves around a prevalent health issue, obesity, and specifically a 42-year-old patient named Liam. Accumulation of excessive body fat is known as obesity and is measured through Body Mass Index (BMI). A BMI range equal to or above 30, which shows the person is suffering from obesity. Elevated BMI is the reason for other health issues like diabetes, heart-related problems, and musculoskeletal disorders, which impact the quality of life and life expectancy significantly (Lin & Li, 2021). There are several reasons for a person to become obese, including an unhealthy diet (high-calorie, low-nutrient food like sugary food, fast food, and beverages), lack of physical activity, genetics, medical, psychological, and socioeconomic factors (NIH, 2021; NHLBI, 2022).

Liam (42-year-old male) is the focus of this capstone project. By utilizing a care-coordinated personalized plan for Liam, healthcare professionals aim to improve Liam’s quality of life and enhance satisfaction. With transformational leadership and technological integration in treating Liam’s complex condition, the plan provided enhanced outcomes. This tutorial describes Liam’s feedback on achieving better health outcomes with intervention and specific policies. Lastly, I will share my personal and professional experience that added value after this capstone project. 

Intervention Effects on Patient Satisfaction and their Life-Quality

Liam had been suffering from obesity and its related issues. For instance, his physical health declined (cardiovascular concerns), impacted his social relationships (with family and friends), and was facing difficulty in attaining employment stability. The risk factors of chronic heart conditions with obesity negatively impact a patient’s life quality and life expectancy. His condition has caused an economic burden, workspace challenges, and social stigma and ultimately affected his mental health massively (Ufholz & Bhargava, 2021).

The proposed intervention of educating Liam was based on a personalized care plan by collaboration among various healthcare professionals through effective and open communication to improve quality and enhance patient safety. It was educational and social support through telehealth services which equipped patients with practical strategies to manage obesity, facilitating a comprehensive approach (Selfridge & Dennis, 2021). 

Lewin’s Change Model was utilized for a long-term solution as it involves three stages of change (Unfreezing et al.). As per Liam’s response, this model, in connection with collaboration and technological integration, has allowed his unhealthy behavior to be unfreezed. It included factors like quitting processed food consumption and limiting screen time through consultation and educational support for enhanced life quality.

It then helped him bring change through a balanced diet and increased physical activity (Talumaa et al., 2022). Lastly, technological integration such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), Telemedicine, and telehealth allowed for freezing healthy behavior and atmosphere, contributing to positive social relations and improved workplace attitudes. It determines patient satisfaction and improves life quality (Selfridge & Dennis, 2021). Liam mentioned that educational intervention regarding obesity management that it significantly improved his satisfaction by providing him with a better understanding of nutrition, fitness and stress management.