Family Medicine and Nursing: Strategies for Managing Lifestyle Diseases

  • Alfuryadi Norah Abdulrahman M et al.
Keywords: Family Medicine, Nursing, Lifestyle Diseases, Patient Education, Preventive Care, Holistic Approach, Chronic Disease Management, Health Promotion, Community Outreach, Self-Management

Abstract

Family medicine plays a pivotal role in the prevention and management of lifestyle diseases, which are conditions often linked to lifestyle choices, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Family physicians are in a unique position to provide comprehensive care, emphasizing preventive measures and lifestyle modifications tailored to individual patients. They employ a holistic approach, integrating clinical assessment with lifestyle counseling, encouraging regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, and stress management. Through continuous, long-term relationships with patients, family medicine can foster a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to make sustainable changes. Nursing also significantly contributes to managing lifestyle diseases, with nurses serving as key educators and advocates for patients. By developing personalized care plans, nurses can teach patients about the implications of their lifestyle choices and the importance of self-management. Effective communication and patient engagement are essential strategies nurses use to motivate individuals to adhere to dietary recommendations, exercise programs, and regular health screenings. Additionally, community outreach programs led by nurses can raise awareness about lifestyle diseases, promote preventive practices, and encourage healthier behaviors at the community level.

Author Biography

Alfuryadi Norah Abdulrahman M et al.

Alfuryadi Norah Abdulrahman M¹, Muhammad Sari Zahzum Alanazi², Alabdali Faisal Khalid Y³, Alatawi Samaher Sulaiman A⁴, Alatawi Maram Rashed O⁵, Alruwaili Abdulhamid Thunayyan H⁶, Kawthar Fawaz Mansor Alhamwan⁷, Afrah Muaniq Weligig Alruwaili⁸, Mohammad Aqela M Alazmi⁹, Haya Guriem Gafel Alrwaily¹⁰, Huda Falah Alruwail¹¹
¹ Physician, Family Medicine Senior Registrar, Family Medicine Department, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Ministry of Defense, Tabuk
² Family Medicine Senior Registrar, Family Medicine Department, Northern Area Armed Forces Hospital - King Khalid Military City - Hafr Al Batin
³ Physician, Family Medicine Registrar, Family Medicine Department, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Ministry of Defense, Tabuk
⁴ Profession: Nurse, Degree: Specialist, Family Medicine Department, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk
⁵ Profession: Nurse, Degree: Specialist, Family Medicine Department, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk
⁶ Technician, Emergency Medical Services, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Ministry of Defense, Tabuk
⁷ General Practitioner at Algharbi PHC in Alquryyat - Saudi Arabia
⁸ Nursing Technician, Al-Haditha General Hospital
⁹ Senior Registrar in Family Medicine, Gurayat General Hospital, Al Qurayat
¹⁰ Nursing Technician, Primary Health Center in Ra'yeh Al-Rafiah - Sakaka
¹¹ Nursing Specialist, Women's, Maternity and Children's Hospital in Sakaka

Published
2024-02-04
Issue
Volume 2024
Section
Regular Issue

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