The prevalence of obesity and overweight is increasing rapidly in the United States.1 Recent public health campaigns have focused on raising people's awareness of the health implications of obesity and suggest steps that individuals may take to decrease their risk of obesity, such as increasing physical activity and changing nutritional habits.2,3 Population-level data indicate, however, that most people have not changed their lifestyles.4,5 It is possible that individuals may need additional motivators to initiate weight gain prevention and weight loss. The Health Belief Model offers some potential explanation for the mechanisms underlying behavior change. The model is based on six components: perceived susceptibility, perceived severity,…
Heart failure is a serious public health in the United States, causing chronic illness and often mortality (Boghianimoghadam, 53). The Health Belief Model (HBM), developed by is the framework of choice for this project. It will describe one’s health behavior modification and act as a foundation of health education. The model was created in the 1950s by sociologists who wanted to analyze why people declined to participate in preventive health behaviors (Boghianimoghadam,53). HBM addresses the relationship between a person’s beliefs and behaviors. It offered a way to understand and predict how clients would behave in relation to their health and how they would comply with health care therapies. There are six concepts…
Take for example, the evidence-based practices (EBP), which prove beneficial in improving quality and costs of healthcare. The NP in her clinical role incorporates EBP in treating patients. In order to successfully implement these practices, it is vital that nurse administrators and nurse educators provide time, educational skills, and resources necessary to support and sustain EBP (Melnyk, Fineout-Overholt, Gallagher-Ford, & Kaplan, 2012). In this scenario, it is imperative that both the clinical and non-clinical roles need to work together to achieve the common goal of implementing and sustaining…
Evidence-based practice is an anticipated core experience of all health care clinicians irrespective of position. Role modeling and participating in the skills are necessary to develop evidence-based practice into clinical and nonclinical courses and also an important part in developing positive attitudes toward evidence-based practice, that’s the first step for using evidence to guide practice decisions (Winters). One way to accelerate EBP In health care organizations are by obtaining support from entire culture. Advance practice and staff nurses as well as administrators must have the knowledge and have to believe about the importance of EBP and provide critical skills to support evidence-based care. The knowledge of nursing is built on a…
Medical advancement and practices have changed healthcare over the years. As the healthcare system changes so does the role of a nurse. As the elderly population in the United States grows the demand for primary care also increases but the use of Nurse Practitioners is estimated to reduce the shortage of primary care services (Schiff, 2012).This paper will provide an overview of the benefit of a framework for praxis for an Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (APCNP) and examine how the framework helps in the development of nursing knowledge. The writer will give an overview of the role of an APCNP and how this role can help enrich the overall healthcare system. The paper will explore ideological, theoretical, and ethical components that guides and contribute to the growth of an APCNP framework for praxis. The paper will finally examine a case study of the use of the framework for praxis in a clinical setting.…
the Health Belief Model. “The emerging chronic disease epidemic poses both a threat to the public’s health and a challenge to public health practice.” (Resnick & Siegel, 2013, p.3) Based on this epidemic, it is crucial for researchers to conduct interventions that will encourage people to take action and create behavioral changes in order to live healthier…
Traditionally the family must be involved from the start, to deal with any terminal illness. Some families, relative and friends may wish to prevent the communication of the diagnosis and prognosis from medical professionals to the dying person. The families of a few patients insist on being informed of bad news first, but the patient is usually told as well. Emotions may be displayed openly. For instance; anger, despair, depression. This is an acceptable means of behavior and is sometimes expected. Anger may sometimes be directed towards health care workers.…
Patients often have a limited knowledge of illness and medicine, yet they desire more control over their healthcare. In many healthcare settings, patient care is inconsistent and "patients' quality of life and right to self-determination tend to be ignored" (Bu & Jezewski, 2006, p. 102). Nurses are in a unique position to "support and thereby advocate the patient's interests in the restoration of their health and well-being" (Marshall, 1994, p. 11). However, this is not always put into practice.…
The number of Nurse Practitioners has grown tremendously over the years. NPs provide inexpensive quality care and are known to impact patient outcomes. NPs still face issues such as autonomy and prescriptive authority. With the consensus model in place, it can help improve the future for NPs. NPs are working toward being able to practice independently and is a goal they are working toward achieving. Allowing NPs to practice independently will decrease the load of the physicians as the demand of care rises (Trossman, 2008).…
Patient-centered care is globally becoming the focus in the health care system, resulting in the integration of evidence-based practice to improve care. Evidence-based practice has been introduced to the health care industry to incorporate clinical expertise, scientific research, and the values as well as preferences of patients to ensure that the patient is the focus of care. Nurses play a crucial role in the implementation of evidence-based practice to ensure that clinical decisions based on current evidence, patient values, and clinical expertise guide the care provided to the patient. To improve care, nurses must consider what decisions should be made for the care of a patient through careful assessment of patient preferences while also…
A review of the available literature indicates that the DNP-prepared nurse today has the responsibility to provide care and leadership in the areas of primary care and prevention (AACN, 2006). As patient advocate, the DNP nurse is especially well prepared to take a leadership role in offering primary care and strengthening preventive services (Lathrop et al., 2014). According to Keeling (2009), advanced practice nurses have historically been champions of preventive healthcare and primary care (Keeling, 2009). Implementation of the ACA today presents an unprecedented opportunity for APRNs (nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists) to be leaders and patient advocate in the primary care setting. The . The…
I believe a patient has the right to autonomy and should be treated as individuals with everyone receiving the best care available. Although most individuals have some of the same basic needs, everyone is different and requires different levels of care and education. I believe the patient’s health and recovery depends on their beliefs, mindset, and support system. Families should also be educated to the patient’s needs and requirements to maintain health and…
After much consideration, I believe the Health Belief Model (HBM) is the best possible tool when addressing the rationale that some college students simply believe they are invincible. While we condone abstinence, we know that in reality not everyone is practicing it. As mentioned before, the HBM is constructed of six components: perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, action cues, and self-efficacy. In order for change to occur we would have to use appropriate measures to implement change within the college population. We could possibly put on a presentation for students that would be worth extra credit for students who attend. We would discuss ways to get these students to change. For example,…
It is reported that nurse practitioners are well liked by many patients because of the way they provide care. Patients are more comfortable speaking with nurse practitioners due to more effective communication skills and more allotted time to have a discussion. It is felt that nurse practitioners also promote more self-care knowledge and information to improve health that patients greatly appreciate. All this comes from core nursing values that were established from the beginning of the nursing profession (Sangster-Gormley, Frisch, & Schreiber, 2013). Nurse practitioners practice “on a wide knowledge and skills base to enhance both care and clinical management, and also significantly provide clinical leadership to the whole care environment”…
In order to resolve such conflicts, I maintain flexibility and an open-mind to the possibility of changes in my assignment to support the healthcare team in safely meeting patient care and patient satisfaction standards. By maintaining a self-awareness of my nursing abilities and belief system and recognizing that in the changing environment of healthcare I must develop skills to accommodate and understand a diverse population of patients as well as within the workforce I am part, I am able to effectively provide high quality care in a safe and timely manner. Through the incorporation of current practice standards in my practice as a staff nurse, I am aiding in the establishment of a supportive and professional environment to collectively utilize evidence-based practice and inspire professional…