Introduction and identification of the healthcare concern why you.docx
1. Introduction and identification of the healthcare concern (Also, why you
Introduction and identification of the healthcare concern (Also, why you chose this
topic.)Normal anatomy and physiology of the affected organ(s)Pathophysiology/etiology of
the diseaseIncidence and prevalence rates (i.e. how many people have
the disease)Mortality rates – include age-adjusted data if available (i.e. how many
people are dying from the disease)Risk factors for the diseaseGold standard(s) for
managing this disease across its lifespan (LHIs, or other goals – ex: A1c <7); HP2020 (or
other credible sources)Primary Interventions (Health Promotion/Disease Prevention)i.
Health Promotionii. Disease prevention (as applicable)iii. Create a sample health education
program – be specific – provide a content outline with goals, objectives and measurable
outcomes (use template provided)Secondary Interventions (Early diagnosis and prompt
treatment to limit disability of the disease)i. Risk Assessment & Screening (discuss
known risk factors and who should be screened and when as a result), risk assessment,
screening and invasive testing. Note: be specific…include values and implications – use
evidenced based practice.ii. Diagnosis (i.e. what criteria are used to diagnose this
disease?)iii. Treatment – be specific – how is disease/concern treated? Include diagnostic
testing, pharmacotherapeutics, labwork, management protocols, etc.Tertiary Interventions
(Chronic disease management or “wrap-around care” program)i. Discharge planning,
follow-up, subspecialty referrals, meds, labs…..ii. Patient education – Detail specifically what
the educational needs are…Conclusions – including what are the implications if we do
not respond to this disease….both for the individual and the healthcare system
