NURS-FPX 5003 Health Assessment and Promotion for Disease Prevention in Population-Focused Health ​​​​​​​Intervention and Health Promotion Plan for Diverse Populations

While clinicians primarily focus on diagnosing and treating diseases, the majority of individuals are deeply concerned about maintaining their overall quality of life. Acknowledging the influence of patients’ cultural backgrounds on healthcare perspectives is paramount. Equally vital is imparting respect for patients and fostering inter-professional respect to mitigate healthcare disparities, especially among diverse populations. Essential components encompass the development of beneficial policies, offering solutions, and meticulous planning of an intervention strategy tailored for diverse populations. By establishing a clear path towards success and ensuring process consistency, healthcare teams can enhance their knowledge and contribute to the betterment of underserved communities and minority groups.

Criteria to Evaluate the Success of the Plan

Evaluation plays a pivotal role in assessing the impact of interventions and informs future improvement decisions. Learning and improving services within healthcare teams based on the evaluation of health interventions can significantly influence future policies. Evaluation of the intervention’s impact can utilize various administrative and clinically generated healthcare data, routinely collected. Success of the plan hinges on positive outcomes, including the number of patients receiving successful treatment, ensuring equal access to healthcare for all patients, promoting data transparency, and enhancing care effectiveness.

Cultural, ethnic, and traditional competence provides a framework for enhancing the health of all patients. Culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) tailored to individual patient preferences and requirements help reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes across diverse populations. Disparities arise from socio-economic policies, disparities in healthcare awareness, and unequal access to healthcare services that disproportionately affect Hispanic and Black communities.

Major Components of an Intervention and Health Promotion Plan for a Diverse Group

Racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes-related complications are more prevalent among people of color and ethnic minorities. Epidemiological studies offer insights into these disparities and recommend a combination of strategies to reduce them, particularly primary prevention efforts. In West Virginia, diabetes is a leading cause of death, disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minority groups, with Black adults experiencing 60% higher diabetes diagnosis rates than white adults in the United States. Access barriers and financial constraints hinder proper diabetes management in Black and Brown communities. The implementation of interventions such as regular exercise and check-ups can effectively prevent or delay diabetes onset in these communities.

African Americans, Hispanics, and other Black and Brown communities stand to benefit significantly from the proposed promotional strategy. Raising awareness among healthcare staff about these disparities will lead to improved outcomes. Furthermore, fostering respect within the healthcare team for both themselves and patients, particularly in diverse populations, can help eliminate disparities. The proposed plan aims to enhance the quality of care provided to minority groups like African Americans and Hispanics, thus reducing healthcare disparities through equitable care provision.

Epidemiological Evidence and Best Practices

Epidemiological evidence suggests that dietary changes and increased physical activity can reduce the risk of developing diabetes in prediabetic adults. In West Virginia, where diabetes affects an estimated 12,377 people annually, the intervention plan implemented at West Virginia University Hospital emphasizes social support, medication adherence, and awareness campaigns to decrease diabetes prevalence. Social support from healthcare workers has been shown to mitigate the psychological and physiological effects of disease-related stress and bolster trust in the healthcare system.

Community health workers play a vital role in delivering services and program content through one-on-one interactions or group sessions. Better health outcomes are observed in patients who adhere to prescribed medications regularly, which is also indicative of healthier behaviors. Adherence and compliance are essential for improving health outcomes, especially for patients with chronic conditions requiring extended medical attention. However, the effectiveness of the plan may be influenced by factors such as advancing age, income levels, and access to physician support or visits.

Conflicting Evidence

Culturally and linguistically diverse patients face disparities in access to healthcare services and encounter var