Posted: December 17th, 2022

Health problem in primary care nurse practitioner practice

Choose a health problem that you may commonly see in primary care nurse practitioner practice. Describe the health problem and recommended medical management for it. Research published clinical practice guidelines and evaluate the practice guideline you have selected based on the components listed in the Clinical Practice
As a primary care nurse practitioner, you may encounter a wide range of health problems in your practice. Some common issues that primary care nurse practitioners may encounter include:

Chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
Acute illnesses such as respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and gastrointestinal issues.
Mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Women’s health issues, including pregnancy, menopause, and gynecological concerns.
Geriatric health issues, including mobility problems, cognitive decline, and chronic pain.
As a primary care nurse practitioner, it is important to have a broad base of knowledge and to be able to work with patients to develop a plan of care that addresses their individual needs. This may involve working with other healthcare providers, coordinating care with specialists, and providing education and support to help patients manage their health conditions.
Guideline Template below.

Clinical Practice Guideline Prompts:

HEALTHCARE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED: Briefly describe the health problem you have identified. Include a discussion of morbidity, mortality, epidemiology and pathophysiology related to this health problem

PRACTICE GUIDELINE: Describe the clinical practice guideline used for this problem. Reflect on the questions included. Expand on your answer using support from evidence

· Does the clinical practice guideline adequately address the health problem? Describe.

· Is this practice guideline based on current evidence (within 5 years)? What is the strength of this evidence?

· Does this clinical practice guideline adequately direct the healthcare provider in the management of a patient with this problem?

· How effective is this clinical guideline in the management of patients with this healthcare problem? Think about how you would assess the effectiveness of patient management.

ANALYSIS: Think about future healthcare needs of patients with this problem, changing demographics, and changes in healthcare policies. Address these questions.

· Does this clinical practice guideline need revision(s)? Please explain your answer in detail.

· If you were going to revise this clinical practice guideline, what would you change? What evidence would you use to base your changes on?

· How might changes in US demographics and healthcare reform affect this clinical practice guideline?

· What strategies would you use to increase the likelihood that a new or modified clinical practice guideline would be adopted and used in clinical practice?

Assessment How would you determine its effectiveness of this revised clinical practice guideline in directing care for patients with the identified health problem? Outline the steps you might employ.

LEARNING POINTS (3-5 bullet points outlining key learning in this case.)

REFERENCES (APA formatting, current within past 5 years.)

· Length: 8 pages minimum, 12 pages maximum not including the title page, abstract, and reference pages

· Format: APA formatted paper – you can opt to use the prompts or a version of the prompt for headers, but do not copy the prompts directly into your paper

· Research: APA formatting, current within past 5 years.

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