NURS-FPX 4900 Assessment 4: Patient, Family, or Population Health Problem Solution
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Capella University
NURS-FPX 4900: Capstone Project for Nursing
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My earlier discussion in the preceding reports on Mrs. Jone’s depression situation serves as the foundation for this one. The depressive patient, now 55 years-old, was first evaluated with depression when she was 50 year. She started using antidepressant medication after complaining about her feelings of sadness, tension, and boredom.
Improvements in the quality of life for people with mental health issues need the constant development of novel approaches. Annually, more than 8 percent of the total Americans and 21 million individuals worldwide are affected by depression, making it among the most prevalent forms of mental illness (MHA, 2019). Approximately a quarter (35%) of persons experiencing depression seeks medical treatment from a psychotherapist, even though most people with depression experience full recovery of the condition with adequate therapy (Leonhardt, 2021). Most prevalent programs like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and telemedicine may be recommended by doctors if the patient’s depression is very severe or follows a certain trend over time.
NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 4: Patient, Family, or Population Health Problem Solution
Diseases including cardiovascular, tumors, Covid-19, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, and hormone problems have been associated with higher rates of depression and vice versa. An “Open Minds Market Intelligence report” estimates that expenditure on mental health treatments and solutions in 2019 has reached a total of “$225 billion” (Leonhardt, 2021). A depressed person’s disbursements are higher than those of a healthy individual. The annual medical expenses for a patient suffering from serious depression might reach $10,836. Conversely, the annual cost for an insulin-dependent diabetic to maintain their illness is around $48,000 (Knapp & Wong, 2020). Recent research indicates that annual medication usage is higher in mental conditions than in a normal person with healthy conditions (Chang et al., 2019). As a nurse, I’ve seen that patients suffering from depression often emphasize the utilization of evidence-based treatments (Gunawan et al., 2020).
Proposed Intervention for Depression
Particularly for Mrs. Jone’s case of depression, strong leadership is an important intervention. It makes it easier for patients to follow established health management strategies designed to boost their health (Iorfino et al., 2021). Healthcare provider should show their courage in depression and other chronic conditions that need follow-up care. This follow-up presentation is formed to educate depressive patients about the effectiveness of lifestyle modification using telehealth, CBT, and web portal services.