HEALTHY LIVING AWARENESS|Course hero helper

Posted: February 20th, 2023

Requirements

· Length of submission: 20 pages (including references).

· Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

· The number of resources: 12–18 resources.

· APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to the current APA style.

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.

 

Introduction

Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

Your final submission for your capstone project will bring together all of the

Please carefully review the outline below to see which parts of the final submission will align with which program outcomes.

It is important to remember that if you do a quality job addressing the points below, you will meet all of the program outcomes.

Abstract

· Summarize the purpose, approach, and any relevant findings of the final capstone project submission (PO #1).

Introduction

· Summarize your need, target population, and setting (PO #1).

· Provide a high-level overview of your intervention plan (PO #4).

· Justify the importance of your need and intervention plan (PO #1).

· Provide a high-level overview of your implementation plan (PO #4).

· Provide a high-level overview of your evaluation plan (PO #4).

Reminder: these instructions are an outline. You’re heading for this section should be Problem Statement and  not Part 1: Problem Statement.

Part 1: Problem Statement

Need Statement

· Analyze a health promotion, quality improvement, prevention, education or management need (PO #1).

Population and Setting

· Describe a target population and setting in which an identified need will be addressed (PO #4).

Intervention Overview

· Explain an overview of one or more interventions that would help address an identified need within a target population and setting (PO #3).

Comparison of Approaches

· Analyze potential interprofessional alternatives to an initial intervention with regard to their possibilities to meet the needs of the project, population, and setting. (PO #5).

Initial Outcome Draft

· Define an outcome that identifies the purpose and intended accomplishments of an intervention for a health promotion, quality improvement, prevention, education or management need (PO #4).

Time Estimate

· Propose a rough time frame for the development and implementation of an intervention to address and identified need (PO #1).

Part 2: Literature Review

· Analyze current evidence to validate an identified need and its appropriateness within the target population and setting (PO #2).

· Evaluate and synthesize resources from diverse sources illustrating existing health policy that could impact the approach taken to address an identified need (PO #7).

PART 3: INTERVENTION PLAN

Intervention Plan Components

· Define the major components of an intervention plan for a health promotion, quality improvement, prevention, education, or management need (PO #4).

· Explain the impact of cultural needs and characteristics of a target population and setting on the development of intervention plan components (PO #4).

Theoretical Foundations

· Evaluate theoretical nursing models, strategies from other disciplines, and health care technologies relevant to an intervention plan (PO #6).

· Justify the major components of an intervention by referencing relevant and contemporary evidence from the literature and best practices (PO #2).

Stakeholders, Policy, and Regulations

· Analyze the impact of stakeholder needs, health care policy, regulations, and governing bodies relevant to health care practice and specific components of an intervention plan (PO #7).

Ethical and Legal Implications

· Analyze relevant ethical and legal issues related to health care practice, organizational change, and specific components of an intervention plan (PO #1).

Part 4: Implementation Plan

Management and Leadership

· Propose strategies for leading, managing, and implementing professional nursing practices to ensure interprofessional collaboration during the implementation of an intervention plan (PO #5).

· Analyze the implications of change associated with proposed strategies for improving the quality and experience of care while controlling costs (PO #1).

Delivery and Technology

· Propose appropriate delivery methods to implement an intervention which will improve the quality of the project (PO #3).

· Evaluate the current and emerging technological options related to the proposed delivery methods (PO #6).

Stakeholders, Policy, and Regulations

· Analyze stakeholders, regulatory implications, and potential support that could impact the implementation of an intervention plan (PO #5).

· Propose existing or new policy considerations that would support the implementation of an intervention plan (PO #7).

Timeline

· Propose a timeline to implement an intervention plan with reference to specific factors that influence the timing of implementation (PO #1).

Part 5: Evaluation of Plan

· Define the outcomes that are the goal of an intervention plan (PO #4).

· Create an evaluation plan to determine the impact of an intervention for a health promotion, quality improvement, prevention, education, or management need (PO #3).

Part 6: Discussion

Advocacy

· Analyze the nurse’s role in leading change and driving improvements in the quality and experience of care (PO #1).

· Explain how the intervention plan affects nursing and interprofessional collaboration, and how the health care field gains from the plan (PO #5).

Future Steps

· Explain how the current project could be improved upon to create a bigger impact in the target population as well as to take advantage of emerging technology and care models to improve outcomes and safety (PO #6).

Reflection on Leading Change and Improvement

· Reflect on how the project has impacted your ability to lead change in personal practice and future leadership positions (PO #1).

· Reflect on the ways in which the completed intervention, implementation, and evaluation plans can be transferred into your personal practice to drive quality improvement in other contexts (PO #3).

Address Generally Throughout

· Integrate resources from diverse sources that illustrate support for all aspects of the project as appropriate throughout the final submission (PO #2).

· Clearly, concisely, and cohesively articulate a health care need, population, setting, stakeholders, supporting evidence, intervention, and evaluation (PO #6).

· Integrate writing feedback to improve the clarity and quality of final product.

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HEALTHY LIVING AWARENESS 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthy Living Awareness

Student Name

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Healthy Living Awareness

Problem Statement

Need Statement:

Our project aims to address the need for health literacy within the Ethiopian community. Health literacy is the ability to understand and use health information in order to make informed decisions and take appropriate action to maintain and improve one’s health. It is important to address this need because low health literacy significantly impacts community health. For example, individuals with low health literacy may be less likely to seek medical care when needed, may not understand how to take medications correctly, and may be at higher risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

Several pieces of evidence support the urgency of addressing this need within the Ethiopian community. One key piece of evidence is the high level of interest in health and wellness within the community (Bernhart et al., 2021). Many members of the Ethiopian community have expressed a desire to learn more about how to maintain and improve their health but may face barriers such as cultural and language differences that make it difficult for them to access reliable health information.

Population and Setting:

The target population for our project is the Ethiopian community, specifically those who attend church regularly. The setting in which the project will be implemented is a church that serves a largely Ethiopian congregation. It is essential to address the identified need and target this population within a church setting because the church is a central gathering place for the community. Many members of the Ethiopian community attend church regularly, which provides an opportunity to reach many people with health education and resources (Bernhart et al., 2021). In addition, the church setting allows for a sense of community and support, which may be necessary for promoting and sustaining healthy behaviors.

Intervention (PICOT):

Purpose:

Our project aims to promote health and create healthy living awareness within the Ethiopian community in a church setting. We aim to do this by providing information and resources to community members on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and chronic disease prevention (Lee, 2021).

Intervention:

The intervention we will use to address the identified need is a health education program tailored to the Ethiopian community’s needs and interests. This may include workshops, seminars, and other educational events that are held at the church. We will also use printed materials and online resources to provide information and resources to community members.

Population:

The target population for the intervention is the Ethiopian community in a church setting. We will work closely with church leaders and community members to ensure that the program is relevant and meaningful to this population.

Outcomes:

The anticipated outcomes of our project include increased health literacy and improved health behaviors among Ethiopian community members in a church setting. As community members learn more about how to maintain and improve their health, they will be more likely to adopt healthy behaviors and make positive lifestyle changes.

Timeframe:

The timeframe for implementing our project will be determined based on the availability of resources and the community’s needs. However, we expect the project to be implemented over several months, with ongoing efforts to maintain and expand upon the initial intervention. We will work closely with church leaders and community members to ensure that the program is sustainable and continues to meet the community’s needs.

Comparison of Approaches

One alternative to the health education program outlined in our Intervention Overview is a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach. CBPR is a collaborative research approach involving community members’ active engagement and participation in all aspects of the research process (Corrigan, 2020). This approach has been shown to effectively promote health literacy and improve health behaviors within underserved populations. Compared to the interventions in our overview, a CBPR approach would encourage interprofessional care by involving multiple stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community leaders, and members of the Ethiopian community. This would allow for a more holistic and collaborative approach to addressing the identified need for health literacy.

In terms of fit with the target population, a CBPR approach is well-suited to the Ethiopian community because it emphasizes community members’ active participation and empowerment. By involving community members in the research process, we can ensure that the intervention is relevant and meaningful to their needs and interests. A CBPR approach would also fit well with the target setting of a church because it emphasizes collaboration and partnership between community members and external organizations, such as the church (Corrigan, 2020). By involving the church in the research process, we can leverage its resources and networks to reach a more significant number of community members and promote sustained change.

Overall, a CBPR approach would likely be effective in addressing the identified need for health literacy within the Ethiopian community and the church setting (Parra‐Cardona et al., 2020). By involving community members in the research process, we can ensure that the intervention is relevant and meaningful to their needs and interests, and by partnering with the church, we can leverage its resources and networks to promote sustained change.

Initial Outcome Draft

One outcome we hope to achieve with our intervention and project is that the Ethiopian community is well aware of health and actively maintains healthy living behaviors. This outcome illustrates the purpose of our intervention and project, which is to promote health and create healthy living awareness within the community (CDC, 2021). This outcome also establishes a framework that can be used to achieve an improvement in the quality, safety, or experience of care within the Ethiopian community. By increasing health literacy and promoting healthy behaviors, we can help to reduce the burden of chronic diseases and improve overall health and well-being within the community.

Time Estimate

We propose a rough time frame of 10 days for developing our intervention. This time frame is realistic because it allows for sufficient time to engage with community members and stakeholders, conduct needs assessments, and create a detailed plan for the intervention. However, potential challenges could impact this time frame, such as a lack of motivation among community members or limited availability of resources. We also propose a rough time frame of 3-4 months for implementing our intervention (Ross et al., 2017). This time frame is realistic because it allows sufficient time to roll out the intervention, monitor progress, and make necessary adjustments. However, potential challenges could impact this time frame, such as a lack of motivation among team members or unexpected barriers to implementation.

Literature Review

There is strong evidence to validate the identified need for health literacy within the Ethiopian community and the appropriateness of addressing this need within a church setting. Health literacy, which is defined as the ability to understand and use health information to make informed decisions and take appropriate action to maintain and improve one’s health, is a critical factor in promoting and maintaining good health. Studies have shown that individuals with low health literacy are more likely to have poor health outcomes, including higher rates of chronic disease and hospitalization, and are less likely to seek preventive care or follow treatment recommendations. Improving health literacy is a key strategy for addressing health disparities and promoting overall health and well-being.

The Ethiopian community is a significant population to target for health literacy efforts due to the unique challenges they may face in accessing reliable health information. Cultural and language differences can create barriers to understanding health information and seeking care, which may be particularly pronounced within the Ethiopian community (Janssen et al., 2012). By targeting our health education efforts within a church setting, we can reach a large number of community members in a familiar and supportive environment. Faith-based organizations effectively promote health behaviors and support individuals with chronic diseases, making the church an ideal setting for our health education program.

Regarding existing health policy, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes several relevant provisions to our identified needs and could impact the approach taken to address them. The ACA emphasizes the importance of promoting health literacy and increasing access to preventive care services, which aligns with our goals of improving health knowledge and behaviors within the Ethiopian community (Sanchez, 2015). The ACA also aims to reduce health disparities among underserved populations, which is relevant to the Ethiopian community. By aligning our project with the ACA’s provisions, we can ensure that our efforts are consistent with national priorities and have the potential to be more sustainable in the long term.

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