Cardiac Health Care Case Study

There will be a need for additional catheterization labs, surgical suites and expanded cardiac rehabilitation programs. There needs to be better coordination of care to ensure timely scheduling of procedures. Education programs need to be developed emphasizing cardiac risk factors, healthy living and lifestyle modifications.

In the UK, reports show that heart failure has been affecting up to 2% of the population, over 900,000 people are living with heart failure, with 63,000 new cases being diagnosed each year (BHF, 2015). It costs the NHS £625 million per year, as a result of the high portion of emergency admissions, readmission and long length of inpatient stay (NHS Improvement, 2010). DH (2000) confirmed that Heart failure accounts for all cardiac admissions and the readmission rate can be as high as 50% within 3 months; also, it further estimated 50% readmission might be preventable. Unfortunately, Heart Failure can’t be cured, but early

Implement measures to improve cardiac output: perform actions to reduce cardiac workload: place client in a semi- to high Fowler's position, instruct client to avoid activities that create a Valsalva response, implement measures to promote emotional and physical rest, implement measures to improve respiratory status, discourage smoking, provide small meals rather than large ones,

This assignment will explore a patient journey (Mr Jones) with coronary heart disease and focus on two therapeutic interventions that would restore, maintain or improve Mr Jones health status. This journey was chosen as the author expresses interest in this chosen area as it has significantly impacted on not only Mr Jones life but in the wider society too. Firstly, it will examine percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and how this would benefit him and the potential risks involved, following the nurses’ role with providing after care of this procedure. Secondly, cardiac rehabilitation will be analysed and how it plays a crucial part for a patient to recover after coronary intervention. This was chosen as it has played a significant role in the NHS as many people are having heart problems associated with hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus and these two interventions have been effective in reducing mortality and morbidity rates. Research has shown it will increase by 25% by 2020 as it is the common cause of death, this is fundamental that it should be focused on to address the issues impacting on the future health of the population and to educate patients to reduce hospital admissions by effectively managing their health problems in a holistic manner.

The right ventricle fills up  tricuspid valve closes  right ventricle contracts  pulmonary valve opens  the blood flows into the pulmonary artery  pulmonary valve closes  pulmonary artery splits into two vessels each going to the lungs.

Providing patients diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure effective teaching can eliminate reoccurring hospitalizations. Patients are discharged with CHF and readmitted within 30 days. The information provided will examine the process of enhancing patient knowledge and provide additional resources essential for effective health care management. Research evidence provides data that proves patients who are diagnosed with CHF needs a variety of health care needs during admission and after discharge. The proposal will display an evaluation plan, implementation plan and a dissemination of the

Each year the number of readmissions of the heart failure patient within 30 days of discharge has grown. The Medicare division in relation with the Affordable Care Act is reducing the amount of money they are willing to pay for readmissions to the hospital. Hospitals are now more than ever looking for ways to reduce the number of readmissions to the hospital for the heart failure patient. The purpose of this paper is take a look at a program designed with to reduce the readmission rates of one hospital to reduce the number of readmission through improved education and follow up of the heart failure patient.

PICOT question: In elderly patient with congestive heart failure, how adequate multidisciplinary education compare with lack of education could reduce hospital readmission rates over a 6-month period? The research questions are: Does multidisciplinary education help elderly patient with CHF to adequately manage the disease at home? Does improve knowledge in the disease could decrease hospital readmissions in CHF patient? The hypothesis states that multidisciplinary approach and proper patient education will decrease readmission rate in elderly patients with CHF. The purpose of the study seeks to articulate the problem of lack of education for older patients with congestive heart failure regarding how to manage

Patient education is a must in this population, since many have limitations when it comes to lifestyle choices. An area I feel the heart team does an excellent job in addressing. As for their health literacy levels, since these clients have lived with their complex cardiac condition most of their lives, I believe their, or family’s, health literacy is relatively high. Most understand the severity of their disease and how it affects most other aspects of their lives. When it comes to an exercise regimen or planning a family, their cardiac health plays a key factor. Although, there are those minority with secondary mental disabilities that are at higher risk of errors in self-care, but what

Clinical coordinators would oversee the process to monitor for safety, quality, recruitment, and retention of patients in the program. The patients would receive detailed instructions and protocols on how to make calls daily, report vital signs, weight, and answer questions about their health and symptoms of heart failure. (Chaudrey et al., 2010). Results would then be transferred via a secure network connection. The providers could then evaluate the data to identify and manage early signs of decompensation, and to make recommendations on patient care. Providers could also provide patient education to help patients understand their discharge instructions and medications. (Inglis et al., 2011).

The authors of this article explore the importance of and latest advances in transitions of care programs for patients with Heart Failure (HF). The authors paint a clear picture about the scope of the problem and go on to discuss some of the most well-known and researched transitions of care interventions in current practice. Although many of these interventions have been successful, the authors report fact that programs vary in organizational framework, team composition, and program focus. Programs are also noted to differ based on population size and care

Heart failure (HF) is a chronic progressive disease, arising from structural or functional disorders of the heart, in which incidence increases with age. This review attempts to describe the types and causes of HF while focusing on variable aspects of patient education that have a positive effect on patient outcome and quality of life. Specifically, the potential benefits of this education for a 55 year old male patient diagnosed by transthoracic echocardiogram with chronic systolic heart failure, who has refused physician deemed necessary

As was previously briefly discussed, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is well recognised as being effective in CVD management and secondary prevention and is a common intervention, supported by the Australian state and federal government policy (7, 8). (7, 8). Improved clinical and behavioural outcomes have been found due to CR, such as a reduction in successive cardiovascular events and hospitalisation as well improved survival rates (7). CR services are multi-factorial and deliver guidance and education for

A great amount of time, money and resource is devoted to improving the transition to home from hospital in the heart failure patient (Qaddoura, Ashoori, Kabali, Thabane, Haynes, Connolly & Spall, 2015). With extensive research available on heart failure and readmission, this study will focus on four main categories. This four category approach allows the clinician to best formulate and prepare for practice in the outpatient setting. The four categories will include various articles based upon evidenced based practice approaches with ultimate goal of reducing admission by implementing successful outpatient care. The four categories are as follows: Frequent monitoring or reporting to the PCP; Medication and Diet compliance; Predictors of

Cardiac Rehabilitation programme is offered to patients post myocardial infarction. Rehabilitation is defined by the Royal College of Nursing RCN, (2000,pg.3) as re-enablement which means "helping people adapt to changes in their life circumstances." Cardiac rehabilitation is defined by Jowcett and Thompson 1996 cited in Noy (1998,pg.1033) as "the process by which patients with coronary heart disease are enabled to achieve their optimal physical, emotional, social and economic status". Furthermore, it is also defined by the World Health Organisation WHO, (1993) cited in the National Service Framework for coronary heart disease DOH, (2000,pg.3) as the "sum of activities required to influence favourably the underlying cause of the disease, as well as the best possible physical, mental and social conditions, so that they (people) may, by their own efforts preserve or resume when lost, as normal a place as possible in the community". Rehabilitation is a complex activity that requires contributions from many members of the healthcare team. Rehabilitation is a planned, goal-directed activity that requires assessment and re-assessment using standardised measures to monitor progress. It must include patients and their families and friends.