NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 3 – Assessing the Problem; Technology, Care Coordination, and Community Resources Considerations Student Name
Capella University
NURS-FPX 4900: Capstone Project for Nursing
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In the research-based scenario, I discussed the condition of A patient with developed Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Hardy is not living the best of his life because his health condition as well as the unavailability of proper care and treatment. Alzheimer’s puts a bad impact on a patient’s life physically and mentally. It also disturbs the life of people around them psychologically and financially as its treatment costs too much. Due to their special life conditions on daily basis, the healthcare faculty also faces some hardships along the way. Faculty dealing with AD patients and nurses are specially trained on the care schedule of Alzheimer’s patients and how to deal with any psychological effect on their life (Grabher, 2018). Due to AD patients’ unhealthy mental condition, sometimes they have to face stress condition and anxiety attacks and require immediate treatment by a psychologist or a doctor in case they have harmed themselves. Through step-by-step progress, here I will discuss the contribution of technology, digital treatment programs, and coordination between the healthcare system and community for better use of resources.
Impact of HealthCare Technologies on Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s patients with already so many challenges memory loss, stress, anxiety, less social interaction, incapability to do daily chores, and financial instability due to expensive treatment, have to go through so much. With the modern era problems and new addition in diseases and virus breakthroughs, life has become more difficult for them. Alzheimer’s patients are a great deal of stress from family member and their caregivers. As an estimated data report, the stress level and anxiety in relative personnel were higher than the usual staff. They also had to go through almost the same kind of anxiety as the patient and it was affecting their own life on a daily basis (Yıldızhan et al., 2018).
The recent COVID situation has risen the health risks for AD patients who need constant care and observation. Proper care is only possible at care centers and nursing homes but was not possible for suggested social distancing during COVID. Hospitals and health centers with an already flowing no. of patients were not safe places for AD patients. COVID with possible vascular damage was more harmful to Alzheimer’s patients as they suffer from stress which also affects their brain during an anxiety attack and difficulty in breathing. They were suggested home-based care plans with the help of technical assistance for their daily checkup routine and in the case of emergency. Mr. Hardy’s medical history also included 6 months of home assistance which was not provided properly and resulted in an increase in anxiety attacks. (Brown et al., 2020). With Alzheimer’s being 6th most dangerous disease affecting the mortality rate in the US, COVID has added in pulling the healthcare system to the limits.
NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 3: Assessing the Problem; Technology, Care Coordination, and Community Resources Considerations
As it is stated already that therapeutic treatment is compulsory for patients with chronic diseases. With the fast-moving world and advancements in technology, the health system has also adopted technological changes. To tackle the rise in medical challenges, avoid the risks in case of outdoor engagement and for the people who cannot afford the in-session treatment, Assistive Technology (IT) is introduced for therapeutic treatments. Various health applications are available to perform a general checkup on daily basis by yourself. Specific mobile apps related to ADRD are presented with the assistance of professionals who help the patient through scheduled online sessions, track reports and provide changes in the ongoing plan according to the condition of the patient. Groups on social media provide assistance and information in case of emergency situations. Of all the apps developed only 5% are approved on IOS and android which proves the feasibility of the approved apps (Yousaf et al., 2019). Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also helping the health care system as it helps in the early detection of Alzheimer’s, speech therapy, and in suggesting the possible fit treatment for that particular patient by keeping in account the medical history of the patient and daily progress. The dramatic increase in AD patients is keeping the healthcare system and government on edge constantly but IA makes it feasible for the healthcare system and nurses to tackle the situation successfully (El-Sappagh et al., 2021).
NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 3: Assessing the Problem; Technology, Care Coordina