Developing an Evaluation plan 2

Developing an Evaluation Plan
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Developing an Evaluation Plan
The various methods to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed solution are discussed in an in-depth manner. The variables to be assessed when evaluating outcomes of the project are also comprehensively discussed in this paper. In essence, what is being proposed in this project is physical activity and exercising in adults with hypertension in order to reduce blood pressure in this population. During the evaluation process, the target population that would be involved is nursing staff, as well as adults with hypertension (HTN). The intervention that will be evaluated is people with hypertension doing exercises and engaging in physical activity so as to reduce blood pressure. The outcomes are essentially reduced risk of getting cardiovascular disease and stroke, improved quality of life of the patients with HTN, as well as increased satisfaction of nursing personnel and patients.
Methods
The blood pressure of hypertensive patients will be measured before and after initiating the change. Blood pressure of each of the participants will be taken and it will be the average of 2 readings which would be taken at two visits after the initial screening for adults. HTN is commonly defined as HBP readings which are above, or at 140 mm Hg for the upper number or at least 90 for the number at the bottom (Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 2014). In assessing blood pressure of the patients before the change is initiated, the following would be the descriptions of hypertension at various stages: (i) Pre-HTN: diastolic blood pressure is 80 mm Hg – 99 mm Hg; systolic blood pressure is 120 mm Hg –139 mm Hg. (ii) Stage 1: diastolic blood pressure is 90 mm Hg – 99 mm Hg; systolic blood pressure is 140 mm Hg – 159 mm Hg. (iii) Stage 2: diastolic blood pressure is more than or equal to 100 mm Hg; systolic blood pressure is more than or equal to 160 mm Hg (HRSA, 2014). Using this method, the proposed solution will be considered as being effective if the blood pressure of the patient is seen to have reduced after the initiation of the change; that is, after doing exercises of appropriate intensity and duration. If blood pressure will not have reduced, then the method will be considered as being ineffective. The second method that would be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed solution is by measuring the weight of the hypertensive patients who are involved in the project. HTN is most common in adults who are obese and overweight. As such, the weight of the patients will be measured before the change is initiated and after. If reduction in weight of the patients is noticed, then the method will be deemed as successful since obesity and over-weight are associated with HTN. Decrease in weight will imply a decreased chance of having HTN (Chew, 2009). If there is no reduction in weight of the patient, then the proposed solution of performing exercises would be deemed as not effective.
Variables
Attitudes and perceptions of the nurs...