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Introduction
- Hello, everyone. I am Charmaine Kenneth, and I welcome you all to this meeting.
- Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the presence of our esteemed healthcare professionals in the audience, including nurses, physicians, hospital administrators, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and information technologists.
- This presentation will focus on the significance of interprofessional collaboration for overweight hypertensive patients. Our multidisciplinary efforts aim to educate these patients about the benefits of adopting a healthier lifestyle.
- Both lifestyle changes and antihypertensive medications can assist patients with obesity and hypertension. However, research indicates that patients may experience medication side effects within the first six months (Cosimo Marcello et al., 2018). Due to these adverse effects, patients may struggle to adhere to their prescribed medications. Nevertheless, evidence suggests that modifying one’s lifestyle, such as improving diet and engaging in exercise, can lower blood pressure and reduce body weight without adverse effects (Cosimo Marcello et al., 2018). Healthcare providers need to collaborate and develop strategies to educate patients on making healthier lifestyle choices, ultimately helping obese hypertensive patients adopt better habits.
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Steps to Improve Inter-professional Collaboration
Overview to Enhance Evidence-based Practice
- Each day, new discoveries are made that lead to improved treatments and more efficient care methods for patients. New studies offer better techniques and stronger supporting evidence for patient treatment. Researchers continually uncover information that can aid healthcare providers in delivering the best possible care (O’Cathain et al., 2019).
- The organization should initiate training in relevant areas to enhance evidence-based practice among healthcare professionals. Allowing ample time for healthcare staff to review and implement research findings is also beneficial. Professionals with expertise in evidence-based approaches can serve as mentors and educators for their colleagues (Lafuente et al., 2019). Healthcare leaders should also facilitate access to resources that support the pursuit of evidence-based literature and provide necessary support. This approach to improving evidence-based practices will also enhance inter-professional collaboration in a healthcare setting (Lafuente et al., 2019).
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Explanation of the Planning Stages
- To promote evidence-based practices and enhance inter-professional collaboration, the following steps can be taken:
- Forming inter-professional teams: Creating inter-professional teams that include nurses, physicians, nutritionists, physiotherapists, hospital administrators, and IT specialists is essential for enhancing collaboration (Frank et al., 2020).
- Appointing team leaders: Designated leaders will employ strategies supported by robust data. Leaders will also assess whether there is sufficient information to justify a new approach. Data collection will continue so that leaders can evaluate progress and make necessary adjustments (Frank et al., 2020).
- Regular team meetings: Regular team meetings, led by designated team leaders, will be held to establish goals based on patient needs. Healthcare workers can express their views and preferences in these team meetings, improving interprofessional collaboration. These meetings will facilitate the adoption of innovative strategies to enhance health outcomes, reduce costs, and minimize errors (Frank et al., 2020).
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Educational Services and Resources
Educational Methodologies
- Leveraging Health Information Technology (HIT): Healthcare information technology, such as telehealth, can be utilized by nurses and other team members (Chike-Harris et al., 2021). Telehealth allows healthcare professionals to educate patients about healthier lifestyle choices and monitor their adherence to new healthy habits.
- Identifying the patient’s preferred learning method: Patients have varying learning styles; therefore, it is essential to determine whether they would benefit more from telehealth or printed materials (Chike-Harris et al., 2021).
NURS FPX 6614 Assessment 2 Enhancing Performance as Collaborators in Care
- Tailoring education to the patient’s interests: Patients should recognize the importance of being educated on healthy lifestyle choices. Creating a comfortable environment by engaging the patient in conversat
