Evidence-Based Practice and Evaluation Through Measurable Goals

Topic
This week you will consider nursing interventions for key health concerns in your population. Develop evidence-based, culturally appropriate, measurable (SMART) interventions to help your population members maintain an optimal state of health. Include the three levels of prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) in your goals. Is there a possibility of changing the behavior or social determinants of health to improve conditions? How would you advocate for this? What type of change might be expected? How will you know when a change has taken place? What might be some obstacles/barriers the population might experience, and what would be needed to overcome these?

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Evidence-based practice is the utilization of the most up-to-date research available with the aim of improving the health and safety of patients while minimizing overall coats and variation in health outcomes. It makes use of scientific evidence based on research, clinical experience and patient’s values and preferences (Hirschman & Hodgson, 2018). This paper considers evidence-based, culturally appropriate, measurable nursing interventions for key health concerns of older patients most of whom are diagnosed with dementia in Villa Siena, a senior living community within Mountain View.
The number of older people diagnosed with dementia is on the rise, with about 6.2 million Americans living with the condition currently. The patients who are admitted to Villa Siena are offered professional services to cope with the condition and improve their quality of life. The facility aims at being comfortable and homelike for these patients. In the facility, all round the clock care is given to the patients and it also provides an opportunity…