Table of Contents

Introduction
Preventable Disease Overview
Evidence-Based Intervention
Implementation: Teaching Plan
Evaluation
Summary
References

Introduction

There are several diseases for which a cure has not yet been discovered. While some of these illnesses are thought not to be life-threatening but may still have substantial repercussions, others are considered fairly dangerous. One of these conditions is hypertension, which is not seen to be a particularly significant issue but, if left untreated, may lead to a major condition like a stroke. While there are effective strategies to avoid hypertension, it cannot always be treated. According to the knowledge gained during the course, the adult participant is at risk of acquiring hypertension, which is a preventive condition. Obesity treatment through dietary changes is the modifiable risk factor in this situation. The purpose of the paper is to develop a lesson plan for the person that includes advice on managing fat, which will aid in preventing hypertension.

Overview of Preventable Disease

One of the most prevalent illnesses in the world is hypertension. According to the 2018 article “Symptoms of high blood pressure,” the disorder includes indications and symptoms that include chest discomfort, extreme weariness, irregular heartbeat, severe headaches, and eyesight issues. Sphygmomanometers are used to test hypertension (“Tests for excessive blood pressure.” 2018). The sickness can only be diagnosed in this manner. Patients may measure their own blood pressure at home without any discomfort or waiting time.

The four different levels of blood pressure are normal, raised, stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension, according to the America Heart Association (“Tests for high blood pressure.” 2018). To determine the reasons for high blood pressure or assess any organ damage that may have contributed to the issue, further tests may be carried out (“Tests for high blood pressure.” 2018). These analyses consist of eye examinations, renal ultrasounds, hormone testing, urine tests, lipid profiles, blood tests, and lipid profiles. The doctor may use an electrocardiogram, echocardiography, chest X-ray, or Doppler ultrasound to evaluate the damage to the heart’s blood arteries (“Tests for high blood pressure.” 2018). These steps assist the doctor in determining the root causes of the problem and any potential side effects. The particular data acquired from the family genetic history was used to calculate the risk for the adult participant.

Intervention Based on Evidence

The modifiable risk factor, in this instance, obesity, may be managed in a variety of ways. Physical exercise therapies are among the most effective ones. The paper by Cadmus-Bertram, Marcus, Patterson, Parker, and Morey describes the evidence-based use of this strategy (2015). Due to the method’s usage of a smartphone application that is age-appropriate for the adult participant, it is feasible for that participant. Evaluation of the trajectory of physical activity adherence across a 16-week self-monitoring intervention is the main goal of the research by Cadmus-Bertram et al. (2015). The Fitbit tracker is the application that was utilized for the analysis (Cadmus-Bertram et al., 2015). The study’s female participants were required to walk 10,000 steps each day and participate in 150 minutes of physical exercise per week (Cadmus-Bertram et al., 2015). Each participant’s objectives were modified after the first four weeks of the intervention depending on their development. The study’s findings suggest that these treatments may help to motivate women to engage in physical exercise.

In regard to this intervention, the adult participant might be given the following objectives:

Short-term: To show the patient how to use a Fitbit and track her daily progress, as well as to inform her of the risks of sudden escalation and the significance of regular activity increase;
Long-term: to achieve a sustained weight loss in order to relieve strain on the patient’s circulatory system.
Plan for Implementation: Teaching
The teaching plan will be effectively implemented using techniques like lectures and video courses. First, I will go through the operation of the Fitbit program and its main objectives with the participant. The patient will then be encouraged to test out the app and ask any questions she may have about it. I will also let the participant know that she is welcome to discuss her findings with me. Along with the app that will serve as the primary intervention tool, I will also provide the patient with academic papers on related treatments and online resources on hypertension, obesity, and approaches to treat these conditions via physical activity.

Evaluation

Measuring the patient’s BMI will be part of the process of determining if the intervention and lesson plan was successful. In order to determine if the training has been effective, I will also take the adult participant’s blood pressure. If significant improvements are not seen, I will update the plan and include a dietary intervention. In addition, if the strategy doesn’t work, I’ll ask some friends or family members to encourage and support the patient. The patient’s daily progress will be tracked, she will learn how to use Fitbit, and she will get instruction on the value of gradual activity increases and the risks of a sudden escalation. The long-term objective is to achieve sustained weight loss in order to relieve strain on the patient’s circulatory system.

Summary

The paper’s main objective was to develop a lesson plan for a person who, according to family genetic history, had a significant chance of developing hypertension. The summary of the avoidable illness, the evidence-based management strategy for the modifiable risk factor, and the lesson plan make up the work’s core points. It is anticipated that the adult participant’s modifiable risk factor will be reduced and hypertension averted by following the program outlined by the teaching plan and utilizing extra resources.

References

Cadmus-Bertram, L., Marcus, B. H., Patterson, R. E., Parker, B. A., & Morey, B. L. (2015). Use of the Fitbit to measure adherence to a physical activity intervention among overweight or obese, postmenopausal women: Self-monitoring trajectory. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 3(4), e96.

Symptoms of high blood pressure. (2018). Web.

Tests for high blood pressure. (2018). Web.