Introduction
Chronic cardiovascular disease affects a significant portion of the elderly population in the United States, and many patients are forced to stay home due to their condition. However, minority patients such as African Americans and Hispanics have disproportionate adherence to statin regimens. Therefore, an essential institutional need is adherence to statin treatment in minority (Hispanic and African American) patients in the community for six months. To explain this topic, the paper will use clinical research questions (PICOT) related to best nursing practice as well as DNP essentials explored in the discussion and the role-specific competencies.
Discussion
PICOT stands for P – Patient / Population, I – Intervention / Indicator, C – Compare / Control, O – Outcome, T – Time / Type of Study or Question. This paper’s main population or patients are ethnic minorities (Hispanics and African Americans). At the same time, since statin treatment focuses on cardiovascular diseases, from which the elderly population mainly suffers, the primary age category is home-bound patients over 60 years old. Concerning intervention, it is essential to understand how quickly and effectively the provision of primary health care at home is organized (Kaufmann et al., 2022). In today’s realities, patients may need more care and medication, as applications for home visits are processed much longer than for direct visits to the hospital. In addition, in areas where ethnic minorities predominantly live, assistance is provided for extended periods. This causes difficulties in monitoring statin treatment in a group of patients.
The control strategy is to monitor the status of patients on statin treatment for six months. This will allow a healthcare organization to consider the performance of medical staff and see how successful the treatment is in a given area. Interventions for patients can be different and depend on the effectiveness of the care provided (Kaufmann et al., 2022). First, the health status of patients with cardiovascular diseases among African Americans and Hispanics will improve. Second, it could reduce the differentiation between white and ethnic minority care, improving overall health outcomes across the country. Finally, considering the issue is worth considering a period of six months. During this time, reviewing first aid cases and statin treatment is possible. For additional information, it is vital to refer to qualitative and quantitative studies, as they provide data on the effectiveness of treatment in African American and Hispanic populations. The question relates to the preventive field and pharmacology, as it considers the intake of necessary drugs and assesses the condition of patients when prescribed.
In terms of Doctor of Nursing Practice essentials, organizational strategies for improvement and patient-tracking technologies are prioritized in this area. Thanks to this, people can receive immediate help following their picture of the disease. In addition, the scientific basis for practice and scientific scholarship will make statin treatment and dosing more accurate through expanded research. Health Care Policy and Advanced Nursing Practice will make it possible to carry out medical manipulations promptly and regardless of the ethnic origin of patients (Polancich et al., 2018). Finally, interprofessional collaboration and Clinical Prevention will expand the knowledge of treatment to enable more effective first-aid delivery to the population. At the same time, competencies for nurses should focus on communication with patients, respectful attitude, and good work performance. Physicians should prescribe effective medications according to their knowledge and dosage requirements and show leadership concerning nurses.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the organizational needs for primary care must consider many factors. First of all, differentiation in the treatment of ethnic minorities should be reduced. In addition, it is essential to monitor the condition of patients using statins to provide better treatment. In this case, improving their situation and raising national health to a higher level is possible. Thus, patients will be able to receive immediate assistance according to their condition.
References
Kaufmann, J., Marino, M., Lucas, J. A., Rodriguez, C. J., Bailey, S. R., April-Sanders, A. K., Boston, D. & Heintzman, J. (2022). Racial, ethnic, and language differences in screening measures for statin therapy following a major guideline change. Preventive medicine, 164, 1-8. Web.
Polancich, S., James, D. H., Miltner, R. S., Smith, G. L., & Moneyham, L. (2018). Building DNP essential skills in clinical data management and analysis. Nurse educator, 43(1), 37-41.