NR 361 CCN Teaching Areas Related to The mHealth App Analysis

Download the required Milestone 2 Template (Links to an external site.). Save it to your computer with the file name: Your Last Name NR361 Milestone 2.docx.

• Briefly state the patient scenario from the Milestone 1 assignment.
  • Include revisions, if required by Milestone 1 faculty feedback.
• Identify (3) teaching areas to improve patient outcomes.
  • Information to be taught to the patient should include information about the mHealth app, safety guidelines, and how to interpret and act on the information that is provided. Remember to cite the mHealth app when appropriate in the Teaching Area (See template).
  • Use bullet points
• Describe 3 ways you would determine and evaluate the success of the patient’s use of the mHealth app.
  • Use bullet points
  • mHealth app citation and reference in APA format.  See placement of these on the template.
• You are required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu

NR 361 CCN Teaching Areas Related to The mHealth App Analysis

Physical Activity Health Behavior

 

Student Name

Chamberlain University College of Nursing

NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare

Dr. Angela Lunsford

January 16, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical activity health behavior

The primary objective of this paper is to summarize and evaluate the current state of mobile health apps used to modify physical activity-related health behaviors. To develop the most effective and engaging participant health interventions, the most effective and engaging behavior change techniques must be identified. Because applications are constantly being tested and developed, reviews must keep abreast of new features, theories, and efficacy (Milne-Ives, Lam, De Cock, Van Velthoven & Meinert, 2020). The paper ascertains what strategies are currently being used and their effectiveness in encouraging patients to use mobile health apps to improve their health behaviors.

Patient Scenario

According to Healthy People 2030, physical activity is a health behavior that can help prevent diseases and other underlying conditions caused by several factors. Diseases such as obesity, hypertension, arthritis, diabetes can be averted through aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. The patient scenario features Harold, a 46-year-old male with Type-2 diabetes and is overweight. Harold has presented an interest in achieving improved health by enrolling in weight loss programs and engaging in physical activities. Harold presents an interest in wanting to know more about his health condition, the workability of the mHealth apps, and other clinically proven methods to help him get better. Since he was diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes ten years ago, he has only incorporated pharmaceutical and dietary interventions into his life. Even though the interventions work, he feels the need to lose weight and become more flexible and active in his daily routine.

Patient Education/Teaching Plan

Aerobic, resistance and stretching exercises are all examples of physical activities. Aerobic exercise is defined as any activity that increases the blood flow to the heart. Resistance training entails weightlifting to increase muscle strength. Anaerobic exercise is exemplified by repeatedly lifting a heavyweight until the muscles run out of oxygen and become too exhausted to continue. Stretching exercises increase range of motion and help prevent injury. When joints are more flexible, they can move more freely. The range of motion of all joints is critical for musculoskeletal, balance, and agility. Begin with a few minutes of low-intensity exercise, for example, walking (Boulos & Yang, 2021). As physical fitness improves, the patient can gradually add more aerobic and resistance exercises, with the goal of getting 30 minutes of exercise five days a week.

Fitness Buddy mHealth app

Fitness apps such as Fitness Buddy provide a variety of workouts that may be completed at home or a gym, as well as customized meal plans. The extensive exercise database in Fitness Buddy enables users to discover new exercises. The app offers over 2000 unique exercises and 20 comprehensive workout programs suitable for beginners and advanced users. Each one comes with photo and video instructions to assist you in achieving the ideal form. Due to the app’s GPS functionality, it can monitor your heart rate, weight, daily activity, and body fat percentage. Meal planning in Fitness Buddy assists users in eating healthier by creating customized paleo, keto, vegetarian, and other diet meal plans. The app includes hundreds of healthy recipes complete with nutritional information and calorie counters. The app offers both a free and a paid version. Rather than simply viewing your workouts and exercises, the Premium version enables you to track your fitness and body metrics as well as create custom workouts. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fitness-buddy-train-at-home/id51478010

 

 

References

Azumio Inc. Fitness Buddy. Train at home. Available at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fitness-      buddy-train-at-home/id51478010

Boulos, M., & Yang, S. (2021). Mobile physical activity planning and tracking: a brief overview of current options and desiderata for future solutions. A Journal For Research, Validation     And Discussion Of Mobile Technology, Digital Health And Medicine, 7. doi:     10.21037/mhealth.2020.01.01

Milne-Ives, M., Lam, C., De Cock, C., Van Velthoven, M., & Meinert, E. (2020). Mobile Apps   for Health Behavior Change in Physical Activity, Diet, Drug and Alcohol Use, and     Mental Health: Systematic Review. JMIR Mhealth And Uhealth, 8(3), e17046. doi:       10.2196/17046

Tidy, C. & Cox, J. (January, 2016). Assessment of the Patient with Established Diabetes. Egton   Medical Information Systems Limited. Retrieved from            https://patient.info/doctor/assessment-of-the-patient-with-established-diabetes