NURS-FPX4900: Capstone Project for Nursing Patient Health Problem Solution

Patient Health Problem Solution

HIV remains a major concern considering the high prevalence, challenges accessing therapies, and the risk of uncontrolled symptoms. The country needs to make progress in promotion and education, proactive prevention, and treatment that match patients’ values and preferences. In this project, I will highlight HIV prevalence, the need for effective change management and leadership, relevance of the Affordable Care Act, telehealth for HIV treatment, and ethical consideration. An estimated 1,189,700 American adults live with the condition (CDC, 2022).

About 87% know their status, which highlights the need for proactive measures to make more people aware of their status and treatment pathways. Racial and ethnic disparities also persistent making groups such as African Americans at increased risk of infection. According to CDC (2022). African Americans account for 42% of all new HIV diagnosis, with Hispanic accounting for 27% of new infections. Individuals aged between 13 and 24 years are more vulnerable to HIV. Young gay and bisexual men also have high rates of HIV infections hence the need for increased surveillance.

Efforts to Improve HIV Prevention and Treatment

I will describe the need for proactive commitment to educating and interacting with patients and families to help them identify and utilize resources for improving symptoms. Evidence-based and patient-centered practices improve the quality of collaborations designed to address enablers and barriers to effective HIV management. Crowley and Rohwer (2021) encouraged healthcare providers to focus on interdisciplinary collaboration as a pathway identifying vulnerable groups and appropriate interventions for reducing social and economic burden. The efforts also encourage positive health-seeking behaviors and attitudes relevant for preventing the risk of delayed or postponed care.