Construct a dashboard that lists the health needs based on the community needs assessment that was performed and the critical data sources and data sets needed for the population health management program your health system is planning to launch.
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Deliverable 3: Locating Data Sources and Sets for Population Health Management
Brandy Felicita
Rasmussen University
Population Health
Dr. Merle Point-Johnson
Deliverable 3 Submitted August 1, 2021
Health Management and Data Sources
Accurate analysis and focus on data to make a meaningful decision are based on the need to emphasize improving the health needs of the underlying population. Cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of death in Florida state and the whole of the United States. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have a detrimental impact on the functionality of the heart. The common types include arrhythmias, Marfan syndrome, congenital disease, coronary heart disease, which involve shrinking of the arterial walls, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), heart attack, and heart failure (Adhikari et al., 2018). According to World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death globally, with more people dying annually from CVDs than from any other cause. In 2016, it was estimated that 17.9 million people died from CVDs, equivalent to 31% of all global deaths (WHO, 2017).
Thus, in effectively understanding the context within which it is vital to improving the healthcare needs of individuals within the local community, it is essential to investigate hospitalization data and determine the number of patients admitted as a result of cardiovascular diseases (Svačina, 2020). The local statistics collected can also help in making accurate decisions based on the underlying issues. It is imperative to focus on defining a more effective system that defines the improved level of outcome. Monitoring the quality of care and the wellbeing of patients offers a clearer and favorable approach which can be undertaken to improve the health outcomes of the local population.
The demographic characteristics offer a favorable basis for accurately determining the underlying issues within the social context. The age distribution is a crucial factor that helps improve efficiency and level of development. There is a higher risk of death in patients with older age. This means that monitoring individual age is essential in achieving a higher level of change and a commitment to individual-level success. Most cardiovascular diseases may be prevented by avoiding risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, obesity, lack of physical activity, and harmful alcohol use and other substances. Persons with cardiovascular disease or at high risk need early detection and management using counseling and medicines, as appropriate (WHO, 2015).
Therefore, another key source of data would be the lifestyle of individuals within the community. The wellbeing of cardiovascular patients is mainly defined based on the efficacy of their caregivers. Caregivers play a fundamental role in improving the wellbeing of patients through ensuring quality dietary care, social interaction, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The essential factors that must be effectively controlled due to their role in CVD development include a family history of CVD, older age, being male gender, smoking, high cholesterol level, alcohol use, and low intake of fruits and vegetables. The wellbeing of a CVD patient is regulated in vast guidelines that define diet, exercise, and mental wellbeing. Higher adherence to these guidelines improves the health and wellbeing of patients. However, this knowledge on these lifestyle modifications is lacking (Ishihara, 2017).
Wellness programs are also a crucial component in improving individual lifestyles. Lifestyle adjustment is crucial for CVD patients considering that they live a highly restricted life concerning what they can accomplish independently. There are major limitations that must be effectively evaluated to attain the needed level of care (Knowles et al., 2019). Dietary intake limits, exercising, and stress reduction form a strong basis within which it is easier to build an improved quality of life among patients. Cardiovascular disease patients are restricted from a high salt diet, processed foods which can have negative implications such as obesity leading to constricted veins stenosis, stroke, and heart attack (Schweda & Krauss, 2020). Exercising is essential, considering that it strengthens the heart muscles and improves health outcomes.
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Schweda, S., & Krauss, I. (2020). Physical activity promotion for multimorbid patients in primary care settings: A protocol for a systematic review evaluating health benefits and harms. Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01379-6
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