Evaluating Health Interventions: A Case Study on Mrs. Senna's Obesity

This case study focuses on Mrs. Senna, a 34-year-old woman diagnosed with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, who also suffered a heart attack, highlighting the impact of lifestyle choices on health outcomes. The study explores various factors influencing her health, including diet, exercise, and mental well-being, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to health management. It examines the importance of making informed decisions about nutrition, incorporating regular physical activity, and managing stress to mitigate health risks. The case study further suggests interventions such as active travel, a low-carbon diet, and a simple lifestyle to address obesity and improve overall health. Strategies for success include altering her surroundings, keeping detailed records, and rewarding achievements. The analysis underscores the importance of tailored guidance and planning in achieving a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing the role of public health in preventing future diseases and promoting well-being. The case study provides an overview of the health challenges, the importance of lifestyle modifications, and the role of health and social care in supporting individuals in making better choices.

CASE STUDY

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Q. 6..............................................................................................................................................1
Q.7...............................................................................................................................................2
Q.8...............................................................................................................................................3
Q.9...............................................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Changing lifestyles and working practices of the individuals has effected their regimes
widely. Irregular exercise regime and unhealthy junk food choices has become the integral part
of adults and kids. This has resulted in creating a high rate of health inequalities within the
economy (Alakeson, 2013). The cases of fatal diseases are regularly increasing while new
viruses are creeping creating huge impact on health and safety of the people. The role of health
and social care is to effectively deal with the stated aspects and manage well being of society at
large. The segment focuses on helping people in making better choices to lead a disease free life.
The present study will focus on the case of Mrs Senna and will evaluate effective measures that
the business could adopt for developing significant control over the lives of the individuals.
Q. 6
Making healthy choices and adopting managed lifestyle is a significant aspect of attaining
an effective and well defined way of managing a disease free life. Obesity, cardiac issues,
diabetes, Blood pressure etc are the major health issues which are regularly rising in the
economy (Glanz and Bishop, 2010). The case scenario of Mrs Senna reveals that the 34 year old
Mrs Senna was diagnosed with obesity and diabetics Type 2. She suffered a heart attack due to
which she was referred to paramedic team. The present health conditions of Mrs Senna
demanded a subsequent change in her present lifestyle. The future needs of health and social
care will be directly affected by the same. The following factors of the present lifestyles of Mrs
Senna will help in shaping her future medical needs: Diet: This is one of the most significant aspect of an individual health factors. It has been
analysed that food is the source of energy for a person however the imbalance in the
energy leads to health issues such as over weight, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity etc. in the
given case Mrs Senna need to monitor her diet and food intake to recover from her
present condition (Lorgelly and et.al., 2010). A healthy diet regime will nourish her body
with the required nutritions which will contribute in managing her weight thus dealing
with the future problems related to Blood pressure or diabetes. Exercise: This is one of the crucial activity which helps in managing the health aspects of
an individual. Proper exercise plays an imperative role in managing the level of energy in
the body thus adopting a healthy lifestyle for the people (Puhl and Heuer, 2010). For the
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present case Mrs Senna is dealing with multiple health issues such as high blood
pressure, cardiac issues, diabetes and obesity as well. Exercise on a regular basis will
help Mrs Senna in developing an effective impact on dealing with the mentioned aspects.
It will help her in enhancing her energy level. A regime of regular exercise for at least 45
minutes will develop a significant impact on future health aspects of Mrs Senna.
 Rest and relaxation: Mental stress is another aspect of unhealthy lives. Increasing
competition and hectic work routine has effected the mental status of people while
gradually creates health issues regarding depression, hypertension, migrations etc. It has
been analysed a mind with high tension is ought to get sick (Hudson, 2011). Rest and
relaxation of mind is important for attaining a healthy life. This also ensures effective
future aspects. Thus it is significant to comply with suitable scheduling of work and
keeping adequate amount of time for relaxation.
Q.7
The case scenario reveals a significant aspect of health issues which is being faced by
Mrs Senna. The services offered to enhance her lifestyle to reduce obesity aspect is important.
The only focus on regular exercise and food counselling will provide a short term result because
it does not create a significant impact on behaviour and habit of an individual (Francis and et.al.,
2012.). The mentioned services will convince Mrs Senna to choose a health concious aspect
however ensuring that it is endured for a long time frame is difficult. Thus health and well
priorities will be enhance the behavioural and habitual aspect of Mrs Senna.
Trimming obesity and attaining sustainable low-carbon lifestyle will help Mrs Senna in
attaining effective results and developing significant results. Every aspect must be focused upon
by her in order to attain effective results (Birnbaum, 2012). The priorities to act upon the obesity
issues must include: Active travel: Mobility is one of the most significant aspect of human life. It help the
individual in creating a well defined aspect of living and managing a health regime.
Choosing cycle or walking over driving is one of the most effective step towards
improving health aspects. Mrs Senna must manage her daily activities such as grocery
shopping, laundry etc. through walking (Anderson and McFarlane, 2010). This will
enhance the level of mobility cutting the risk of health issues. Also choosing work life
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with consistent mobility and low sitting may also contribute in changing the behavioural
aspects of Mrs Senna. Low -carbon diet: The consumption of food should be effective and less risk averted.
Mrs Senna must make an active attempt in replacing over consumption of processed over
healthy choices such as lean meat, veggies, fruits , nuts etc. Focus on nutrition must be
prioritised (Frieden, 2010.). Moreover cutting the intake of salt and saturated facts is also
a crucial need of the patient. Thus the aspect of minimising carbon diet will help her in
developing a significant health impact.
 Simple living: Stress free simple life is another aspect of the daily routine which will help
Mrs Senna in enhancing well defined aspect of living a healthy life. Cutting working
hours will help her in minimising the mental stress and complexities which will help Mrs
Senna in attaining more time for relaxing and accessing a high standard of life.
Q.8
The healthy lifestyle and physically active regime is significant for Mrs Senna to attain
the goal of becoming fit and attaining the goals of effective living. Monitoring the food intake,
workout records and weight scale is the most critical aspect of attaining the results. Bringing a
significant change in the way to deal with the life is important for Mrs Senna. Strategies
demanded to ensure success in weight-loss aspect of Mrs Senna includes: Changing surroundings: Television and computers are the key aspects which enhances
the craving for food and junk within the individual. Mrs Senna thus must change her
supporting by replacing TV with Audio set and making high space to stroll within the
house. This will enhance her mobility and will change her behavioural aspects (Hudson,
2011). Keeping record: Managing logbook or record of the attempts undertaken for the physical
activities and food intake will help in developing a well managed documentation of the
overall process. This physical record will also prove to be a boosting aspect for Mrs
Senna in attaining her set goals (Hort, Djasri and Utarini, 2013).
 Managing rewards: Developing effective process of rewards for achievement will be
silent force which will subconsciously motivate Mrs Senna in attaining her goals and
objectives. Rewards in form of relaxation, or small part of her favourite cuisine may lead
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to attain the effective results which bringing a considerable changes in her behavioural
aspects.
Q.9
A way of leading an effective life many help an individual in creating a well defined
transformation in life. Mrs Senna is facing multiple health issue due to obesity. The
transformation in her present lifestyle may influence her in ensuring weight loss, managing blood
pressure and minimising future threats of disease (Public health, 2014). The major changes that
can help her to accomplish the stated goals are:
 Matching intake and outflow of energy in form of food and exercise respectively
 Managing regular goals to be met
 adapting strong lifestyles customs
The above stated measures are significant and for Mrs Senna in attaining effective and
well defined goals of life. Managing healthy eating plan is one of the most significant aspect of
healthy life. Mrs Senna needs to keep a regular check on her calorie count and water intake in
order to calculate the intake of energy for the body. Managing a strict check on sugar, saturated
fat, trans fat, sodium and cholesterol will help in managing the sugar level of her body. Choosing
replacement of daily food in form of low calorie food, fruits and vegetables will also prove to be
an effective alternative (Hort, Djasri and Utarini, 2013. ). Moreover eating heart-filled is to be
subsequently controlled and managed in order to increase the level of metabolism and manage
the weight-loss aspect. This can be managed by Mrs Senna if she minimise the portion size of
her food intake. Moreover adding exercise as fun is another crucial aspect of attaining the goal
for Mrs Senna. She may choose light physical activities such as cycling, swimming or dancing in
her routine to minimise energy and fat storage.
CONCLUSION
The above analysis clearly portrays that Role of effective guidance and planning for
living a healthy life. Every individual focuses on attaining effective objectives through proper
support and guidance. The case analysis of Mrs Senna helped in understanding the effective and
well defined aspect of analysing public health role in minimizing the threats of future disease.
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REFERENCES
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