Week 2 Discussion Board: Systems Thinking 162218

Week 2 Discussion Board Systems Thinking0419 Bwpoints 100 Cour

Week 2 Discussion Board: Systems Thinking 04/19 bw POINTS: 100 Course Learning Objective/s: 1 American Association of Colleges of Nursing: DNP Essentials I Purpose: To assess the ability to apply principles of systems thinking to an evidence-based practice project. Initial post due by Wednesday First responses due by Friday Complete conversation by Sunday (minimum of 5 posts of substantial, scholarly content) Read the assignment in its entirety prior to initiating the activity. Step One: Create an illustration, diagram, or map which will be part of your initial post. It should depict inputs, throughputs, outputs, feedback loops, and sustainability mechanisms within the system. It should identify stakeholders and assessment points.

The attachment should incorporate principles of systems organization described in the textbook and readings in Weeks 1 and 2 this course. Convert this diagram into PDF and attach to the initial post. Step Two: Provide an overview of the implementation plan for his/her project and how the project fits into the healthcare system. Describe your diagram and the process you follow. The initial post should be 300 to 400 words long (plus your diagram in PDF format). The written portion of your post should in professional style described in the APA manual (6th ed.). You will also need to include an APA reference list at the bottom of your post to the extent possible in Bb DB format (i.e. no indenting or double spacing). Hint: Many students find it easiest to write their post in a Word Program, completing a spell and grammar check BEFORE cut-and-pasting it into their Db. Step three: Please respond to at least two other students by Friday and continue dialogue though Sunday for a minimum of 5 posts.

Paper For Above instruction

The application of systems thinking to healthcare improvement strategies is vital for understanding the complexities within healthcare systems. For this assignment, I developed a detailed diagram illustrating the various components involved in managing hypertension through a patient-centered approach. This diagram depicts inputs such as patient data and technology tools, throughputs like educational interventions and medication adherence, outputs including improved blood pressure control, feedback loops for ongoing monitoring, and sustainability mechanisms such as patient engagement and continuous quality improvement. Stakeholders identified include patients, primary care providers, clinic staff, and technology developers. Assessment points focus on blood pressure readings, medication adherence rates, and patient engagement levels.

The diagram encapsulates the interconnectedness of multiple healthcare system components, emphasizing the importance of feedback loops in maintaining long-term health outcomes. Additionally, it highlights the role of technology, particularly mobile health applications, in supporting medication adherence and lifestyle modifications. The principles of systems organization, such as delineating inputs, throughputs, and outputs, underpin the diagram, illustrating how each element influences the overall system’s performance. The process involves initial assessment, intervention, ongoing monitoring, and feedback for continuous improvement.

My implementation plan for addressing uncontrolled hypertension emphasizes patient education and engagement, leveraging technology to enhance adherence. The project fits into the broader healthcare system by integrating with primary care services, utilizing electronic health records for data collection, and promoting health literacy. The plan includes selecting user-friendly mobile applications, providing lifestyle education, and facilitating regular blood pressure monitoring. Evaluation metrics involve tracking blood pressure control rates, app usage, and patient satisfaction. The process follows a cycle of assessment, implementation, monitoring, and feedback, aligning with the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model for quality improvement (Berwick, 2003). Through this approach, the goal is to foster sustainable health behaviors and improve clinical outcomes in hypertensive patients.

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