NURS-FPX4900: Capstone Project for Nursing

Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Change Management, and Policy Considerations

Increasing public health burden puts pressure on individuals, families, and communities. Bipolar disorder is among the concerns that reinforce the need for proactive leadership, collaboration, communication, and change management to improve quality, safety, and cost of patient care. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (2023) indicated that there are about 5.7 million adults Americans with the condition. The estimate is about 2.6% of the country’s population aged 18 and above. Bipolar disorder affects an equal number of men and women. Similarly, the disease is common in all ages, races, and ethnic groups. Bipolar disorder is also among the leading causes of disability and suicides. Self-care practices are necessary to safeguard individuals from escalating moods, energy, and distorted ability to function optimally.

This project identifies self-management as a viable means of empowering patients to take care of their health and well-being by identifying non-pharmacological means of preventing intense emotional changes. The adverse impacts on relationships, work, and other aspects reinforce the need for tailored interventions. Patients benefit from accessible and available health resources including social support, primary care providers and specialists (Rush & Thase, 2020). With the right leadership and adherence to nurse practice standards, patients have better opportunities to overcome disparities persistent in underserved and under-resourced communities. Leaders mobilize resources designed to enhance access to integrated primary and specialty care. For this project, health promotion and education will enable patients to make informed decisions driven by the motivation to restore normal health and live a fulfilling life. For instance, patients access accurate and complete information about tailored strategies for monitoring mood, maintaining quality sleeping routine, managing stress, and building the right social support network.