Technology creates Health Promotion Opportunities

The main reason for this document is to educate me and my coworkers about the possibilities of technology to provide opportunities for health promotion. Therefore, nurses are the primary target group. I will then present the information to them and ask them to talk about it with the intention of coming up with efficient strategies for us patients.

Through web studies, I discovered a program of technological education designed to encourage healthy lifestyles for patients with Heart Failure (HF). The program I chose to be reviewed in the current report is Motivate4Change (Oosterom-Calo and co. 2014). This educational program using technology was created to increase the involvement of patients suffering from HF physically active and includes two kinds of users: those who have been diagnosed with HF, and nurses who are involved in the education of patients. It is anticipated that through the use of Motivate4Change the patients will be able to report more consistent use of their medications. The program's design was influenced as well by an intervention mapping method for the design of programmes to promote health (Oosterom-Calo et al. 2014, p. 32).

Motivate4Change is a program with two main goals that are to educate patients with HF who are hospitalized about adherence to medication as well as physical activity, and inspire patients to adhere to these guidelines after discharge from the hospital (Oosterom-Calo et al. 2014). The program is comprised of three modules: an introduction module, the medication adherence and the fitness module. There are four elements in each module including an introduction, the most important messages that should be retained for patients to remember, a short video that contains information on the physical activity of patients and their medication adherence, and assessments and feedback. In the module for medication adherence patients are asked to respond to multiple-choice questions by pressing button on the touch screen.

Additionally, the assessment of barriers in adherence to medications is conducted. At the end of the day the assessment of the assumptions regarding medication is carried out (Oosterom-Calo and al. 2014). The phases are all interconnected. Feedback messages are provided to patients according to the answers they give to assessment questions.

Motivate 4Change consists of four of the six steps described through the intervention mapping process: the analysis of requirements, the description of goals for performance and the choice of strategies and strategies for behavior change as well as the implementation of these actions into an intervention plan (Oosterom-Calo, te Velde Stut, & Brug, 2015). Since the program is a new one and is not yet available statistics about the program. However, the practices that are based on evidence of similar programs previously implemented are very promising.

For instance, Lee et al. (2017) mention that the the use of information and communication technologies in a teleHealth program is able to improve the outcomes for patients with HF. Another research that is based on empirical evidence by Holter, Johansen, and Brendryen (2016) suggests that eHealth programs can stimulate healing processes. So, when we consider the modules that are included in Motivate4Change It is possible to conclude that the program has a significant likelihood of improving outcomes for patients following discharge.

Thanks to the advancement of technology it is now easier for healthcare professionals to encourage healthy lifestyles and to educate patients. Numerous programs designed to motivate individuals to take part in positive activities has been created and proved efficient. As Caetano De Souza, Magalhaes Moreira, and Pereira Borges (2014) mention the benefits of these technologies, they have given patients the opportunity to lower blood pressure, extend the duration of life, lower weight, and attain numerous other health benefits. Health information technology encompasses things like self-assessment as well as the sharing of data, feedback and even support (Roberts Chaboyer Gonzalez and Marshall in 2017).

One major benefit in the field of tech is that it permits people to communicate their findings with their doctors, which has numerous advantages. In the first place patients save time and money by not having to travel to the hospital. Furthermore, patients receives a quick response without waiting in a long line. Additionally, games and applications permit users to save their results and then compare them at various locations, which allows them to modify the treatment plan if it is essential.

The intended audience for the proposed program is comprised of heart failure patients. The main obstacle to the development of technological programs is the age of the patients. Because a majority of people with HF aren't old, they might have difficulty learning how to operate an application. Therefore, nurses have a harder job of teaching these people how to utilize Motivate 4Change. The advantage of this program and others is the fact that it offers education opportunities not only to patients, but also healthcare professionals working with these patients. Another issue could be the lack of a device on which a program is utilized or a lack of knowledge of the latest innovations.

Technologies that aid in the promotion of health have been found to be very effective. eHealth and teleHealth alternatives have been used by a number of nurses and patients with extremely positive outcomes (Holter and co. 2016, 2016; Lee et al. in 2017. Roberts and others. 2017, 2017). There are several issues that haven't been addressed in the introduction of technologies into the healthcare sector. Kellermann as well as Jones (2013) observe that the issue of patient-centeredness as well as the accessibility of technology haven't been resolved by technology so far.

The selected program is expected to alter the population's behaviour and improve the overall health of patients with HF. The results will be achieved through altering the patient's approach to exercise and medication adhering to medication. To involve the key players, I will develop educational materials for nurses . I will also teach them to engage with families and patients. The costs for implementation will include the cost of devices (tablets smartphones, tablets, a video recorder)and teaching materials.

The devices that programs can be launched are the property of patients, there ought to not be any significant costs. However, in rare instances the need for additional equipment to be rented to present the program to patients that do not own any equipment. The effectiveness of the program in terms of cost is substantial since it can reduce the cost of hospitalizations that are repeated. Cost savings can be a result of making savings on the part of the patients as well as the state.

The concept of diffusion of innovation assumes that people are able to are able to adopt new behavior because they are part of a larger social system (LaMorte 2016). This can lead to people engaging in behavior distinct from the method they were previously using. The fundamental idea behind diffusing innovations is that people have to view ideas or products as being innovative (LaMorte 2016,). Five categories of adopters which help in understanding the population that is targeted. Each of these categories may be used within the program proposed to a certain degree:

6.1 Innovators are those who are keen to test the new idea first. In our study, this class will probably be presented to younger patients.

6.2 Early adopters are those who are thought leaders. In the current system this category includes nurses who are more likely to recognize the need to make changes.

6.3 Early majority: people who are able to adopt new products or concepts earlier than the typical person (LaMorte 2016,). In our study, this group can be found in the largest percentage of patients across all age groups.

6.4 The late majority are those who are sceptical about changes and are not willing to experiment with anything until they've seen that the majority has accepted it properly. The current system the last majority are represented by older patients and those not open to changes.

6.5 Laggards are extremely conservative people who don't want to change in any way. In our study, this category will include those who are not convinced of positive outcomes, and whose belief in the positive outcomes must be strengthened by evidence from statistics and information from people who have made the switch.

To evaluate the effectiveness for the planned health education program, I'll conduct a pre- and post-program analysis and survey, and evaluate the results. I am hoping that the results of the post-program survey as well as data analysis will be superior to those from the pre-program. The results will reflect the better health of the participants.

Technology has benefited society in numerous areas and healthcare isn't an instance of this. It is vital to develop medical education programs to aid patients improve the quality of their lives. Additionally, programs like Motivate 4Change allows saving costs on hospital admissions repeatedly and is a great way to enhance the lives of those suffering from heart failure.