Coronary Heart Disease Case Study Sample

I. Overview and Rationale
A. OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEM Coronary Artery Disease or Coronary Heart Disease (CAD/ CHD) is the primary cause which leads to the majority of all problems of the heart (AHA). More than 600,000 Americans suffer from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) ("Coronary heart disease" 2012). In order for an individual to be diagnosed with CAD there has to be a significant amount of plaque buildup which in time, if not treated could lead to atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries. (CDC, AHA). This disease has been established as the leading cause of death in the United States (AHA). One in every five deaths has been associated with CAD in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, 84 percent of the
Outcome (what) justify their reason for balanced diet
Priority population (who) participants
Conditions (when) during the health fair
Criterion (how much) 60 percent
• After attending each booth at the health fair, 75 percent of participants will exemplify a positive attitude on making necessary lifestyle changes.
Outcome (what) exemplify a positive attitude on making lifestyle changes
Priority population (who) participants
Conditions (when) after attending each booth
Criterion (how much) 75 percent
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
• After attending the health fair all participants will apply the food pyramid guidelines to their diet.
Outcome (what) apply the food pyramid guidelines to their diet
Priority population (who) participants
Conditions (when) during the health fair
Criterion (how much) all
• After attending the health fair 75 percent of participants will be able to calculate their age predicted target heart rate.
Outcome (what) will be able to calculate their age predicted target heart rate
Priority population (who) participants
Conditions (when) after attending the health fair
Criterion (how much) 75%
ACTION/BEHAVIORAL
The HBM was created in the 1950s to discover why people chose to use or not use health care. It has been utilized for a variety of problems associated with health behavior. The HBM believes that an individual’s dealing with health related issue is dependent on three classes of factors. The three factors include the existence of motivation about a health concern to make health issues relevant, the belief that one is susceptible (vulnerable) to a serious health problem or to an illness/condition (perceived threat), and that following a particular health recommendation would be beneficial in reducing the perceived threat, and at a subjectively acceptable