Captsone Project

[Doyle514]

I working on my capstone project and plan to graduate in May '16 in the FNP program. Through my research I found that a lack of commitment on the part of PCPs to assess modifiable risk factors during office visits and encouraging their patients to implement lifestyle changes such as healthy diet and healthy activity level. The most common reasons cited by PCPs for not encouraging lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and activity level are lack of: time, patient interest, resources, provider knowledge, and training in behavioral counseling.

So my project will be to conduct a literature review to research EBP on how to provide education to PCP on the best methods to motivate clients to implement positive behavioral changes.

So first let me just say I'm new to this website so I hope I'm asking appropriate questions. I know this may be a lot to ask but 1) would it be possible to connect with NPs in primary care on this forum to present my project to and get their feedback? and 2) I will also need to have an expert evaluator review my project, how do I find an expert evaluator?

Also if anyone I am still in the process of the literature review so if anyone has any thoughts or evidenced based research to pass on I would be very interested.

Thank you any advice and or feedback, I very much appreciate it!

[klone, MSN, RN]

2) I will also need to have an expert evaluator review my project, how do I find an expert evaluator?

Doesn't your school provide you with those resources?

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

I would speak to your academic advisor regarding a mentor of some sort, who can work with you.

Many PCP offices have EMR's that have an area dedicated to patient education. That print out hand outs to give and discuss with a patient.

What would be interesting, is a set of guidelines that a PCP could use for referrals. Use your resources. For instance, VNA (that is sort of a have everything under one roof) kind of stuff could assist someone at home.

There are outpatient referrals for dieticians, PT/OT, exercise managers, cardiac rehab, therapists of all kinds, and social workers. To be a clearinghouse for that kind of information, a lot of which can be covered under insurance, is a good thing. Some offices will make the first appointment for the patient. Sometimes if the PCP covers all the bases, it can be effective.

It is a difference between "you should increase your activity" and someone actually assisting and guiding them in that task. Otherwise, you get a "ya, I know I should" as opposed to "My suggestion is that you see the dietician. I can make an appointment for you. What works best time wise? I am concerned and the dietician is the expert in this!"

Best wishes

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

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