Inter professional Strategies Applied to the Concept Maps NURS FPX 6021 Assessment 1 Concept Map

An inter professional collaborative approach is critical in the management of individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Several healthcare providers are involved in the diagnosis and treatment process, and they include nurses, physicians, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers. The inter professional approach is effective in the institution of the chronic care model for Mrs. S and other individuals with chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes (Nunchis et al., 2022). Holistic care can be achieved through inter professional collaboration as all patient’s needs are addressed. Referral to a nephrologist is essential for Mrs. S in the acute care setting because of her diagnosis of acute kidney failure. A nephrologist will assess her kidney functions and prescribe diuretics critical in managing her fluid overload status (Patschan et al., 2019). She reported having blurred vision which could be due to hyperglycemia or a complication of uncontrolled blood glucose levels, as her HBA1C was 8.5. Referral to an ophthalmologist is critical to have her vision assessed. Engaging in physical activity is vital for Mrs. S in her long-term goal of achieving blood sugar control, and therefore referral to a physiotherapist is recommended (Harris-Hayes et al., 2020). Physical therapists provide activity tolerance assessments and provide patient education on optimal physical activities according to the patient’s status. Through inter professional collaboration, individuals like Mrs. S can be provided with patient-centered care and individualized treatment goals. 

Unknowns and Areas of Uncertainty

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The interprofessional strategies can be effective with patient and family support to actualize the recommendations formulated. Family support is an area of uncertainty in this scenario. This is because Mrs. S’s daughter, who is her only support system, is not readily available due to her commitment to her family and her job. It is uncertain whether she will remain committed to implementing the evidence-based solutions that will be provided by the interprofessional team. There is no information provided regarding the socioeconomic status of Mrs. S. The implementation of some of the recommended interprofessional strategies is financially demanding. Her surrounding environment also plays a major role, such as the availability of physical exercise amenities. However, this information is missing. 

Strategies to Ensure Clear Communication

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Communication is critical in healthcare and a major factor in determining patient health outcomes. Healthcare providers should adopt effective communication approaches to enhance patient care and the attainment of treatment goals. According to Kwame and Petrucka (2021), health communication is essential to achieve improved health outcomes. This is achieved through the passage of information from healthcare providers to patients in a simplified manner, clarification where necessary, listening without interruptions, and allowing patients to express their concerns or ideas. Communication with Mrs. S will be face-to-face when she is physically present and through telehealth for virtual meetings. Telehealth will effectively enable the interprofessional team at St. Anthony Medical Center to communicate with Mrs. S remotely and address her concerns (Wijesooriya et al., 2020). This will reduce healthcare costs while improving her healthcare access to improve health outcomes.

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References

Advani, A. (2020). Acute kidney injury: A bona fide complication of diabetes. Diabetes, 69(11), 2229–2237.

https://doi.org/10.2337/db20-0604