Develop a health maintenance plan for a selected Disease, such as asthma, hepatitis, hypo and hyperthyroidism, and coronary artery disease, in a selected Population.
1. Assess, develop, and recommend health maintenance plans for clients in all developmental stages of life within the primary care practice.
2. Apply evidence-based guidelines to the identification and prevention of significant healthcare problems affecting populations at risk.
Sample Answer
Health Maintenance Plan: Asthma in Adolescents (Ages 12-18)
Disease: Asthma Selected Population: Adolescents (12-18 years old) Setting: Primary Care Practice
Introduction & Rationale
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions of adolescents globally. Uncontrolled asthma in this age group leads to significant morbidity, including missed school days, limitations in physical activity, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and impaired quality of life. Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by increasing autonomy, peer influence, risk-taking behaviors, and potential decline in adherence to chronic medication regimens. A robust, patient-centered, and evidence-based health maintenance plan is crucial to empower adolescents to manage their asthma effectively, prevent exacerbations, and optimize their long-term lung health.