NURS-FPX4900_OdomJonell_Assessment3-1|ASSESSING THE PROBLEM: TECHNOLOGY, CARE COORDINATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Running head: ASSESSING THE PROBLEM: TECHNOLOGY, CARE COORDINATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES Assessing the Problem: Technology, Care Coordination, and Community Resources Jonell Odom NURS-FPX 4900- Capstone Project for Nursing Capella University January 2021 ASSESSING THE PROBLEM Assessing the Problem Part 1 It is estimated that by 2025, more than 1.5 billion individuals will suffer from hypertension worldwide, this represents approximately 50% of heart disease risk and 75% of stroke risk (Himmelfarb, Commodore-Mensah, & Hill, 2016, p.243). Even with the increased prevalence of hypertension, 25% are unaware they have hypertension and almost 30% do not receive care for their diagnosed hypertension (Himmelfarb, Commodore-Mensah, & Hill, 2016, p. 243). Not only is hypertension a major chronic disease, but it is the most important risk factor for other co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease, renal disease, stroke, and premature death. Managing hypertension can be overwhelming and many patients face difficulties in disease management. This paper will analyze the impact of healthcare technology, care