OBESITY 2
In this assessment, you ll develop an intervention as a solution to the health problem youve defined. To prepare for the
assessment, think about an appropriate intervention, based on your work in the preceding assessments, that will
produce tangible, measurable results for the patient, family, or group. In addition, you might consider using a root
cause analysis to explore the underlying reasons for a problem and as the basis for developing and implementing an
action plan to address the problem.
Submit your proposed intervention to your faculty for review and approval.
In a separate written deliverable, write a 5–7 page analysis of your intervention.
Summarize the patient, family, or population problem.
Explain why you selected this problem as the focus of your project.
Explain why the problem is relevant to your professional practice and to the patient, family, or group.
In addition, address the requirements outlined below. These requirements correspond to the scoring guide criteria for
this assessment, so be sure to address each main point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to
see how your work will be assessed. In addition, note the additional requirements for document format and length and
for supporting evidence.
Define the role of leadership and change management in addressing the problem.
o Explain how leadership and change management strategies influenced the development of your
proposed intervention.
o Explain how nursing ethics informed the development of your proposed intervention.
o Include a copy of the intervention/solution/professional product.
Propose strategies for communicating and collaborating with the patient, family, or group to improve
outcomes associated with the problem.
o Identify the patient, family, or group.
o Discuss the benefits of gathering their input to improve care associated with the problem.
o Identify best-practice strategies from the literature for effective communication and collaboration to
improve outcomes.
Explain how state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies guided the
development of your proposed intervention.
o Cite the standards and/or policies that guided your work.
o Describe research that has tested the effectiveness of these standards and/or policies in improving
outcomes for this problem.
Explain how your proposed intervention will improve the quality of care, enhance patient safety, and reduce
costs to the system and individual.
o Cite evidence from the literature that supports your conclusions.
o Identify relevant and available sources of benchmark data on care quality, patient safety, and costs to
the system and individual.
Explain how technology, care coordination, and the utilization of community resources can be applied in
addressing the problem.
o Cite evidence from the literature that supports your conclusions.
Write concisely and directly, using active voice.
Obesity in California
Description of the Health Problem
Adult obesity is a complicated health problem marked by an excessive build-up of body
fat that has a negative impact on a person's general health and well-being. Body mass index
(BMI), which is computed by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their
height in meters, is a regularly used metric to classify obesity. Adults are categorized as obese by
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the World Health Organization (WHO) if their BMI is 30 or more. The United States' current
obesity prevalence statistics present a worrying image of the country's health. According to the
most recent data available, an alarmingly high percentage of adults in the United States are
obese. In 2023, 41.9% of adult Americans were considered obese (Trust for America's Health,
2023). This indicates a significant rise over the previous few decades and emphasizes the urgent
requirement for focused responses. Numerous health hazards that greatly affect people and put a
strain on the healthcare system are linked to obesity. Obesity-related health hazards include a
higher chance of getting long-term illnesses such type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some cancers,
and musculoskeletal problems. Furthermore, there is a connection between obesity and negative
psychological and social outcomes like depression, social stigma, and a lower quality of life.
Improving the general health of the populace and lessening the financial strain on the healthcare
system require addressing the health hazards linked to obesity.
Community Profile
The most populated state in the union, California, is well known for its varied geography,
depth of culture, and economic importance. California was the most populated state in the
country as of 2022, with an estimated population of around 39,029,342 million (U.S. Census,
2022). Geographically speaking, California is made up of a wide variety of environments, such
as mountains, deserts, and a long coastline that runs along the Pacific Ocean. The state has a
