Disease Management Program Report: Cardiovascular Disease - Nursing

This report focuses on a disease management program for cardiovascular disease, addressing its impact on physical, mental, and spiritual health, along with environmental considerations. It outlines a comprehensive care plan with SMART goals, interventions, and resource allocation. The implementation section details the frequency of healthcare provider visits and the nurse's role in executing the plan. The evaluation component describes how care outcomes are measured and reported, including recommendations for improvement, incorporating patient feedback and technological integration. The report references relevant literature to support its findings and recommendations. This paper is a valuable resource for students studying healthcare management and nursing, and it is readily available on Desklib, a platform for AI-based study tools.

Running head: DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Disease Management Program
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Institution

DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Student Name
Selected chronic
disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Assessment It is a common belief that the mind and body are interlinked.
Cardiovascular disease has an overall effect on the quality of life,
which can be viewed in respect to physical, spiritual, and mental
spheres of health. The prevalence of depression as one of the
mental health issues among patients with cardiovascular disease is
three times higher compared to that in the general population
(Chaddha, Robinson, Kline-Rogers, Alexandris-Souphis, &
Rubenfire, 2016). Subsequently, mental health disorders further
aggravate the cardiovascular disease by triggering a psoriasis flare;
hence, such an interrelationship indicates the synergistic
relationship between mental health and cardiovascular disease
(Mental Health Foundation, 2019). Also, individuals with CVD,
and especially those in a critical state, experience a sudden fear of
death, causing spiritual distress that should be addressed to help
patients attain overall wellbeing because overall wellbeing is
dependent on the physical, mental, emotional, environmental,
social, spiritual and cultural processes (Moeini, Ghasemi, Yousefi,
& Abedi, 2012). Environmental concerns that need attention entail
the provision of facilities to aid in dealing with the condition, for
example, healthcare facilities, yoga programs, parks and recreation
facilities for exercise, and the church.
Planning of Care  To impede the progression of cardiovascular disease
 To improve the patients’ quality of life
The two objectives are achievable through educating patients on
biological markers of heart conditions and associated
comorbidities. Also, patients need to maintain regular medical
check-ups to monitor their condition and initiate timely treatment
in case of an emergent health issue (Stanford Health Care, 2019).
The family should also be involved in these educational programs
as part of preventive efforts due to the genetic risk factors.
Pamphlets, brochures, and effective communication infrastructure
would help to execute successful prevention programs (Berra,
Miller, & Jennings, 2011).
Implementation Individuals with cardiovascular disease need to visit their
healthcare providers at least once a year for blood pressure check,
cholesterol test, kidney function test, and a review of medication in
current use. However, while an annual check-up might seem the
norm, individuals with cardiovascular disease can visit their
healthcare provider earlier if there are emerging health issues
based on the healthcare provider’s discretion.
Implementation of the care process requires a nurse to involve the
patient because some markers of cardiovascular health are based
on a patient’s willingness and commitment to adopt a healthy
lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is characterized by smoking cessation,
a heart-healthy diet like the DASH diet, controlled alcohol
consumption, and physical activity (Berra et al., 2011).
Evaluation Evaluation of the kind of care provided requires an understanding

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of the patients’ experiences and perceptions of the care process. As
a result, scientific research process or collection a review of
feedback would suffice. The outcomes of care reflect patients’
knowledge on the management of cardiovascular disease, behavior
change, and patient’s overall health status to include nutrition,
mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions.
The outcomes would be measured through a set of questions in a
short feedback tool, research questionnaire, or suggestion box.
Information from these data retrieval points would be analyzed and
presented in meetings. In the wake of technology, healthcare
providers should work towards integrating technology-based
monitoring and follow-ups to ensure high rates of adherence to
treatment, as indicated by the Stanford Health Care (2019).
References Berra, K., Miller, N. H., & Jennings, C. (2011). Nurse-Based
Models for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: From Research to
Clinical Practice. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 26(4), S46-
S55.
Chaddha, A., Robinson, E. A., Kline-Rogers, E., Alexandris-
Souphis, T., & Rubenfire, M. (2016). Mental Health and
Cardiovascular Disease. The American Journal of Medicine,
129(11), 1145-1148.
Mental Health Foundation. (2019). Physical Health and Mental
Health. Retrieved from
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/p/physical-health-and-
mental-health.
Moeini, M., Ghasemi, T. M., Yousefi, H., & Abedi, H. (2012). The
Effect of Spiritual Care on Spiritual Health of Patients with
Cardiac Ischemia. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery
research, 17(3), 195–199.
Stanford Health Care. (2019). Program for Atherosclerosis and
Cardiovascular Therapies. Retrieved from
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/program-
atherosclerosis-cardiovascular-therapies/goals.html.