Relevance of EBP Model and the Health Care Plan
The use of the Evidence-Based Model (EBP) has been in the advancements of technology to help develop The Health Care Plan. The changes happening in technology have significantly improved remote collaboration and this led to the improvement of the Villa Health services. As evidenced in the case of Villa Health, the result of technological advancements is increased health care for patients. The impact of technology in healthcare is the rise in health care quality that has ensured that more people are good.
Remote collaboration is the use of the EBP Model using communication technologies. The strategy allows the use of such communication devices to increase the efficiency of communication to the medical staff, and hence it led to the improvement of the healthcare systems. The medical staff uses technology to allow seamless technology to make a diagnosis that is then sent automatically to the patient’s lab report. Technology has ensured a clear time utilization of nurses and doctors, and this also allows a person to have remote virtual collaboration between activities.
Evidence-Based Care in the Vila Health Remote Collaboration
EBP ensures the success of care in the Vila Health Remote collaboration. EBP has allowed for the basis on which the doctor offers personal clinical expertise that is critical during the patient’s treatment process. EBP allows for research with high-quality nursing practices. The methods used in EBP allow for persons to improve the health care and the safety of patients. The technological advancement to patients ensures the remote diagnosis and supervision where patients can access healthcare consultations. The remote diagnosis and supervision ensure there is efficient delivery in nursing care.
The approach used in EBP allows for integrating technological advancements to make the healthcare system improve significantly. The impact of diagnosis or supervision is a primary method that allows the institution to deliver healthcare, as evidenced in the case. The access to nursing care shows that collaboration with other team members by using remote systems can ensure the standards of nursing are met and guarantee quality safety and healthcare for patients.
The medical staff has used evidence-based staff to ensure collaboration and proper care that has resulted in the improvement in care to patients. The remote collaboration based on evidence care has resulted in improved decision-making. Therefore, the remote collaboration has contributed significantly to improving the health care of patients and the development of the care plan, as evidenced in the case.
Benefits of the Remote Collaboration and Mitigation of Collaboration Challenges
Remote collaborations mean that Villa Health can conduct check-ups using remote technology, which means that more and more people will get the necessary healthcare services. The rise in health care services is due to the creation of better healthcare services for the patients. In some cases, the EBP model is used to develop sensors and micro-embedded devices to communications technologies. Remote collaboration has also used a system that recognizes an activity that makes the working environment more effective. The efficiency of the activity recognition process allows for effective interconnection between the doctor and patient and hence increases the quality of tasks within the hospital.
The strategy for mitigation of collaboration is the use of visualizations to improve communication. The visualizations can use the evidence-based approach to improve communication and access to remote health care. The remote collaboration tools can consider using shared visualization to ensure that no implied performance can promote collaboration. Further, good recognition systems that will promote collaborative management of pain will also be useful in this case. The opportunities for improvement also entail identifying individual or evidence factors that can improve the medical staff’s ability to use evidence-based remote care knowledge.
Evidence-Based Care Plan
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that affects a person’s respiratory and digestive system by causing the production of thick and sticky mucus, which, in turn, cogs major body organs of the digestive system and lungs while also obstructing the pancreas which, leads to severe problems with breathing and bacterial infections. Generally, mucus refers to a slippery substance produced within the body; its primary purpose is to protect the lining of major systems such as the airways, reproductive system, and digestive system, among others (Wat, 2015).
In the case of Villa Health patient, nebulized aerosol and chest physiotherapy were administered. However, some of the issues associated with cystic fibrosis were left unaddressed, such as a low weight of 20.7 pounds and decreased subcutaneous tissue. Cystic fibrosis is associated with digestive disorders and complications. Providing adequate nutrition is especially important for young children that are growing. Therefore, adequate nutrition, as well as enzymes that can be taken orally, should be considered in order to help the patient to digest her food and receive all the necessary nutrients. Hence, consulting with a nutritionist should be included in the treatment plan, so a suitable dietary plan is created. The consultation should also include checking for possible vitamin deficiencies and prescription of vitamin supplements if necessary.
Secondly, in the conversation with Janice (the patient’s mother), Rebecca Helgo and Virginia Anderson found out about the red marks on the last two ribs of a patient. This was caused by the percussion, which might have been done too tightly. Although chest physiotherapy is a necessary treatment for cystic fibrosis, there are more effective alternatives that help to loosen and clear lung secretions. One of such alternatives is a mechanical vibrating vest that drains the mucus via vibrating the chest walls. This option is more expensive; however, it can also reduce the stress to parents and to the patient (Fitzgerald et. al. 2018). This procedure is easier to perform and should be repeated at least two times a day for 20 to 30 minutes. Therefore, the mechanical clapper alternative should be considered as an option and discussed with the parents as it would improve the quality of the provided care.
Finally, cystic fibrosis patients, especially children, are at high risk of developing complications after becoming sick. Therefore, one of the major concerns that should be addressed is the vaccination and immunization of a child. In particular, the pneumococcal and influenza vaccines are relevant to the case of Caitlynn, who is at high risk of developing pneumonia. The knowledge gathered on possible options should be gathered and communicated to parents.
Evidence-Based Model
The proposed additional cystic fibrosis treatment plan for the two years old Caitlynn should be implemented on the basis of the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation. This is because the main providers of care would be her parents, in particular, her mother, Janice. The team of healthcare professionals for Villa Health collaborated on having a regular scheduled online meeting with Janice to educate her, ensure that care is provided adequately and provide moral support to her. However, as it is evident from the video transcript, chest physical therapy causes red marks on Caitlynn’s rib cage, which stresses both the patient and the mother. This is due to the lack of practice in doing the percussion.
Therefore, providing alternative options, which involve less effort and, in some cases, are more effective, should be considered. As such, a vibrating vest should be offered as an alternative that would provide a higher quality of care to Caitlynn. Furthermore, parents should be educated on the matters of nutrition, supplements, and immunization. According to the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation, there are five essential elements of evidence-based practice that match the case of Caitlynn. Knowledge discovery refers to the information communicated by healthcare providers to parents. Evidence summary refers to the necessary facts, results of tests and screenings, and diagnosis, which should be presented. Then, Villa Health employees should help parents to translate knowledge into practice by giving recommendations. Integration into practice and the evaluation can be ensured during the regular online meetings via Skype.
Reflection on the Evidence-Based Care Plan
While developing an evidence-based care plan, some of the most important evidence from the video transcript included the information about the weight of the patient. Secondly, the information about the red marks on the two low ribs of Caitlynn, reported by the mother, were important in making a decision to seek alternative chest physiotherapy options. Finally, the lack of information on the vaccination and the doctor’s words about the high risk of pneumonia were pieces of evidence, which pointed out the necessity of considering a child’s immunization.
Overall, the expected results of the proposed evidence-based care plan are the reduction of emotional distress and frustration associated with manual percussions done by the mother. Besides that, sufficient nutrition, supplements, and enzymes will ensure that the child is not underweight and receives enough nutrients from her diet. Finally, immunization is aimed at decreasing the risks of getting complications associated with diseases such as pneumonia and influenza.
The Importance of the References
The references used are important as they have explored the technological changes in remote collaborative healthcare in great detail. Primarily, the evidence-based approach and its contribution to quality healthcare have also been highlighted. The interconnection between medical healthcare and remote collaboration has led to improved assessment of the patients has also been explained in those references. The opportunities in EBP and remote collaboration are discussed in the references.
References
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