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Capella University
NURS-FPX 6610 Introduction to Care Coordination
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Case Presentation
Hello, I’m Student Name, and today I’ll be presenting a case study focusing on the patient, Mrs. Snyder.
Significance of Case Studies in Healthcare
Let’s delve into the crucial role of case studies in the healthcare sector. A case study succinctly and accurately outlines a patient’s medical information, offering comprehensive insights into their medical condition, diagnoses, potential health issues, and treatment options. These studies are vital for maintaining a comprehensive patient record and serve as valuable references when needed (Hinchliffe et al., 2020). Today, my focus will be on transitional patient care, exploring how multidisciplinary teams collaborate to ensure optimal patient treatment.
Transitional Care Plan and Continuing Care Objectives
Starting with a discussion on transitional care in healthcare settings, it involves focusing on patients during transitions between different healthcare facilities. This care is essential to safeguard the patient’s well-being during transfers between organizations (Daliri et al., 2019). In this case, Mrs. Snyder, a 56-year-old patient facing critical health conditions, needs to be transferred between medical centers. Continuing care aims to provide quality care to Mrs. Snyder, respecting her Jewish religious and cultural beliefs.
Stakeholder Involvement in Patient Health and Safety
Stakeholders play a crucial role in determining the quality of patient care and well-being (Lianov et al., 2020). In the case of Mrs. Snyder, healthcare professionals must ensure a seamless transfer between organizations, considering her Jewish background. Providing complete care while respecting her religious and cultural beliefs, including the provision of Kosher food, is imperative (Lianov et al., 2020).
Components of Continuous Care
Continuous care involves identifying the patient’s and family’s medical records to pinpoint the root cause of the issue, especially when there’s a familial history of diseases like diabetes (Pervjakova et al., 2022). Accurate patient evaluation and the collection of precise medical health records are crucial components of continuous care (Asmirajanti et al., 2019).
Patient Assessment
Mrs. Snyder’s health issues include ovarian cancer, diabetes, hyperglycemia, and stress. Her critical condition requires a comprehensive evaluation to determine an effective transitional treatment plan (Khanlarkhani et al., 2021; Demir et al., 2021). Recognizing her cultural and religious beliefs, the assessment incorporates the need for Mrs. Snyder to move to an institution that respects these values.
Inter-professional Care Team
A multidisciplinary team, including thyroid doctors, heart specialists, cancer specialists, and nurses, is essential for Mrs. Snyder’s comprehensive care due to her multiple health issues. Coordination and communication among team members are critical to follow treatment guidelines accurately (Ansa et al., 2020).
Factors Affecting Patient Outcomes
Various factors, such as economic status, lifestyle, social circle, and environment, can impact patient care (Chung et al., 2020).
Assumption
The assumption underlying Mrs. Snyder’s case is her adherence to Judaism, necessitating consideration of kosher dietary restrictions. Additionally, her family’s unstable condition, marked by economic stress and a son with addiction issues, requires attention to ensure Mrs. Snyder feels secure and supported within the available facilities.
Areas of Uncertainties
In situations involving critically ill patients like Mrs. Snyder, nurses should be equipped with the necessary training to address uncertainties (Chung et al., 2020).
Determination of Required Resources
Effective care for Mrs. Snyder demands various resources, including frequent monitoring of blood pressure and sugar levels, adherence to a healthy diet, proper diabetes treatment, daily exercise, and assistance from nurses in daily activities. The organization must also be equipped with the necessary tools for optimal treatment (Howell et al., 2020).
Conclusion
Mrs. Snyder faces multiple health challenges, requiring a transfer between healthcare centers to ensure her satisfaction and well-being. A well-planned transitional care strategy is essential for seamless patient transfers (Daliri et al., 2019). Providing high-quality treatment while respecting patients’ religious and cultural beliefs is crucial. Strategic initiatives can enhance patient care quality and reduce mortality rates. As healthcare providers, addressing our patients’ needs is paramount.
References
Ansa, B. E., Zechariah, S., Gates, A. M., Johnson, S. W., Heboyan, V., & De Leo, G. (2020). Attitudes and behavior towards interprofessional collaboration among healthcare professionals in a large academic medical center. Healthcare, 8(3), 323. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8030323
Asmirajanti, M., Hamid, A. Y. S., & Hariyati, Rr. T. S. (2019). Nursing Care Activities Based on Documentation. BMC Nursing, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-019-0352-0
Chung, G. K.-K., Dong, D., Wong, S. Y.-S., Wong, H., & Chung, R. Y.-N. (2020). Perceived poverty and health, and their roles in the poverty-health vicious cycle: A qualitative study of major stakeholders in the healthcare setting in Hong Kong. International Journal for Equity in Health, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-020-1127-7
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Daliri, S., Hugtenburg, J. G., ter Riet, G., van den Bemt, B. J. F., Buurman, B. M., Scholte op Reimer, W. J. M., van Buul-Gast, M.-C., & Karapinar-Çarkit, F. (2019). The effect of a pharmacy-led transitional care program on medication-related problems post-discharge A before—After prospective study. Plos One, 14(3), 0213593. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213593
Demir, S., Nawroth, P. P., Herzig, S., & Ekim Üstünel, B. (2021). Emerging targets in type 2 diabetes and diabetic complications. Advanced Science, 8(18), 2100275. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202100275
Hinchliffe, R. J., Forsythe, R. O., Apelqvist, J., Boyko, E. J., Fitridge, R., Hong, J. P., Katsanos, K., Mills, J. L., Nikol, S., Reekers, J., Venermo, M., Zierler, R. E., & Schaper, N. C. (2020). Guidelines on diagnosis, prognosis, and management of peripheral artery disease in patients with foot ulcers and diabetes (IWGDF 2019 update). Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, 36(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/dmrr.3276
Howell, D., Mayer, D. K., Fielding, R., Eicher, M., Verdonck-de Leeuw, I. M., Johansen, C., Soto-Perez-de-Celis, E., Foster, C., Chan, R., Alfano, C. M., Hudson, S. V., Jefford, M., Lam, W. W. T., Loerzel, V., Pravettoni, G., Rammant, E., Schapira, L., Stein, K. D., & Koczwara, B. (2020). Management of cancer and health after the clinic visit: A call to action for self-management in cancer care. JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djaa083
Khanlarkhani, N., Azizi, E., Amidi, F., Khodarahmian, M., Salehi, E., Pazhohan, A., Farhood, B., Mortezae, K., Goradel, N. H., & Nashtaei, M. S. (2021). Metabolic risk factors of ovarian cancer: A review. JBRA Assisted Reproduction. https://doi.org/10.5935/1518-0557.20210067
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Lianov, L. S., Barron, G. C., Fredrickson, B. L., Hashmi, S., Klemes, A., Krishnaswami, J., Lee, J., Le Pertel, N., Matthews, J. A., Millstein, R. A., Phillips, E. M., Sannidhi, D., Purpur de Vries, P., Wallace, A., & Winter, S. J. (2020). Positive psychology in health care: Defining key stakeholders and their roles. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 10(3), 637–647. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibz150
Pervjakova, N., Moen, G.-H., Borges, M.-C., Ferreira, T., Cook, J. P., Allard, C., Beaumont, R. N., Canouil, M., Hatem, G., Heiskala, A., Joensuu, A., Karhunen, V., Kwak, S. H., Lin, F. T. J., Liu, J., Rifas-Shiman, S., Tam, C. H., Tam, W. H., Thorleifsson, G., & Andrew, T. (2022). Multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of gestational diabetes mellitus highlights genetic links with type 2 diabetes. Human Molecular Genetics, 31(19), 3377–3391. https://doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddac050