Reflection On Northlake Family Practice

Area needed for improvement NorthLake Family Practice sees on a daily basis a significant amount of African American newly diagnosis or patients with uncontrolled hypertension. I feel that education on hypertension, importance of medication and medication compliance, complication seen with uncontrolled hypertension, importance of exercising, and the DASH diet plan is needed to decrease hospitalizations and occurring of complications. African Americans are at a higher risk for hypertension versus other races. The class will consist of at least ten African American patients, both males and females ranging from ages 40 and older, that have been newly diagnosed or has uncontrolled hypertension.
Community Resources There is an increase in hypertension seen in the community. It is imperative that healthcare providers not only educate the patients on hypertension, but they must educate the families and the communities. Some local community resources include the fire department which offers free blood pressure check, quarterly health fairs at churches, and the American Society of Hypertension. Patient Profile/Assessment Demographics: Mr. K.W. is a 41 year old African American male who has been recently diagnosed with Hypertension. Mr. K.W. was diagnosed with hypertension in August 2015. His body mass index (BMI) is calculated at 37.9. He used to smoke for 16 years at least a pack of cigarettes a day. Mr. K.W. quit smoking 10 years ago. He also used to drink an unknown amount of alcohol daily and he also quit drinking 10years ago. Mr. K.W. mother and father has a history of hypertension. Cultural and Spirituality: Cultural and Spiritual assessment is important when educating patient on specific diseases to ensure effective teaching. …show more content…
Understanding a patient’s cultural background tends to ensure the providers whether the patient understands their illness. Every patient in the world today should be viewed as an individual and not generalized by their cultures. Mr. K.W. is from Columbia, South Carolina. His highest level of education is a bachelor degree in engineering. He is currently in school now at the University of South Carolina obtaining his master in engineering. Mr. K.W. is currently married to his wife of 17 years with 3 children (1 daughters and 2 sons). The ages of his children is 15, 17, and 22 years old. Mr. K.W. attends Jamestown Church of God. He currently sang on the men choir, superintendent of Sunday school, and a member of the trustee. Mr. K.W. admits to no personal or cultural barriers that would prevent the teaching plan. While communicating with Mr. K.W. there were no cognitive or physical problems recognized that could inhibit learning abilities. Developmental Stage: According to Erikson’s psychosocial stages, a 41 years old male is in generativity vs. stagnation. During this stage, adults are …show more content…
J.P. make educated lifestyle choices and changes that will promote health and promote a stable blood pressure. Mr. J.P. has been aware of possible behavioral changes. Patients with hypertension may have very comprehensive learning needs. The learning needs are focused on controlling blood pressure and preventing complications of hypertension. Learning needs of preventing and controlling blood pressure may seems complex which may include: monitoring blood pressure level, eating correctly using the DASH diet plan, exercising, medications compliance, prevention of complications from uncontrolled hypertension, knowledge of medications, knowledge of the disease process and how to manage blood pressure from going to low or going to high. The main goal of the teaching plan is to provide the patient with knowledge of hypertension to be able to make self-directed behavioral changes to improve their overall