NR586NP week 4 part 2 template” Application of Epidemiology

Assignment

Purpose

In population-focused practice, epidemiological principles can be applied to draw inferences about patterns and frequency of diseases and health conditions contributing to morbidity and mortality within a specified group. These disease trends provide insight into a population’s overall health and well-being.

The purpose of this assignment is to identify and analyze epidemiological and population health data for a selected population to determine prevalent causes of infectious and chronic diseases. Population-focused strategies to address the identified issues will be examined at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

• CO 1: Examine the role of epidemiology and population health in advancing healthcare outcomes and equity. (POs 1, 2, 5)
• CO 2: Evaluate population health-based data to advance healthcare outcomes and equity at the local, national, and global levels. (POs 4, 5)
• CO 3: Appraise ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional standards in epidemiology and population health to advance healthcare outcomes and equity. (POs 3, 4, 5)
• CO 4: Apply advocacy for population health interventions to advance healthcare outcomes and equity. (PO 5)

This assignment is worth 200 points.

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

General Instructions

Investigate population health and epidemiological data to learn about prevalent disease trends within your geographic region. Compare and contrast the prevalence of diseases in the selected region with disease rates and trends in a different geographic area of your choosing.

Statistics from valid, reliable sources such as professional population health-focused organizations, governmental agencies, local and state health departments, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are appropriate sources to validate assessment findings.

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2. Complete the Application of Epidemiology template to answer the questions related to your investigation. Use of this template is required. If the template is not used, a 10% deduction will be applied. See the rubric. Save the template and include your name in the file name.
3. Follow APA grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation rules consistent with formal, scholarly writing.
4. Use APA in-text citations and complete references to support your writing.
5. Abide by Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy.
6. Submit the completed Application of Epidemiology template to the Week 4 Assignment Dropbox.

Include the Following Sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric)

1. Prevalent Infectious and Chronic Diseases
   1. Describe the selected geographic region
   2. Identify the prevalent infectious and chronic diseases in the region
   3. Compare and contrast the prevalence of those diseases in a separate geographic region of your choosing, noting similarities and differences.
   4. Discuss the variables that contribute to the noted similarities and differences.
   5. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.
2. Application of the Epidemiological Model
   1. Select and describe one of the prevalent diseases noted in the previous section.
   2. Discuss physical and social determinants of health that influence the disease process.
   3. Identify and explain one epidemiological model that will be applied to the selected disease (i.e., Epidemiological Triangle, Web of Causation, or another legitimate epidemiological model).
   4. Apply the epidemiological model to the selected disease in a well-developed, comprehensive manner, addressing the entire model.
   5. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.
3. Levels of Prevention
   1. Explain the levels of prevention used within population health practice.
   2. Discuss one primary prevention to address the disease.
   3. Discuss one secondary prevention to address the disease.
   4. Discuss one tertiary prevention to address the disease.
   5. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.
4. Reflection
   1. Describe how the advanced practice nurse can monitor the application and efficacy of the prevention strategy.
   2. Discuss how you will apply the identified prevention strategies in your practice.
   3. Reflect on what you have learned from this assignment.

R586NP_W4_Application of Epidemiology Assignment

NR586NP_W4_Application of Epidemiology Assignment

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrevalent Infectious and Chronic Diseases

5 required criteria1. Describe the selected geographic area.2. Identify the prevalent infectious and chronic diseases in the area.3. Compare and contrast the prevalence of those diseases in a separate geographic region of your choosing, noting similarities and differences.4. Discuss the variables that contribute to the noted similarities and differences.5. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.

50 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.

46 ptsVery Good4 requirements met.

42 ptsSatisfactory3 requirements met.

25 ptsNeeds Improvement1-2 requirements met.

0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Epidemiological Model

5 Required Criteria 1. Select and describe one of the prevalent diseases noted in the previous section.2. Discuss physical and social determinants of health that influence the disease process.3. Identify and explain one epidemiological model which will be applied to the selected disease (i.e., Epidemiological Triangle, Web of Causation, or another legitimate epidemiological model).4. Apply the epidemiological model to the selected disease in a well-developed, comprehensive manner, addressing the entire model.5. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.

50 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.

46 ptsVery Good4 requirements met.

42 ptsSatisfactory3 requirements met.

25 ptsNeeds Improvement1-2 requirements met.

0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevels of Prevention

5 Required Criteria1. Explain the levels of prevention used within population health practice.2. Discuss one primary prevention to address the disease.3. Discuss one secondary prevention to address the disease.4. Discuss one tertiary prevention to address the disease.5. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.

50 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.

46 ptsVery Good5 requirements met.

42 ptsSatisfactory4 requirements met.

25 ptsNeeds Improvement1-3 requirements met.

0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection

3 Required Criteria1. Describe how the advanced practice nurse can monitor the application and efficacy of the prevention strategy.2. Discuss how you will apply the identified prevention strategies in your practice.3. Reflect on what you have learned from this assignment.

30 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.

27 ptsSatisfactory2 requirements met.

15 ptsNeeds Improvement1 requirement met.

0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and Reference Formation

Use the current APA format to format citations and references and is free of errors.

10 ptsExcellent0-1 errors.

9 ptsVery Good2-3 errors.

8 ptsAverage4-5 errors.

5 ptsNeeds Improvement6-7 errors.

0 ptsUnsatisfactoryMore than 7 errors.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Requirements

Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.

10 ptsExcellent0-1 errors.

9 ptsVery Good2-3 errors.

8 ptsAverage4-5 errors.

5 ptsNeeds Improvement6-7 errors.

0 ptsUnsatisfactoryMore than 7 errors.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTemplate Used

0 ptsNo Points DeductedCorrect Template Used

0 ptsPoints Deducted20 points deducted (10%) for incorrect or no template used.

0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Penalty Deduction

Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.

0 ptsNo Points DeductedAssignment submitted on time. No points deducted.

0 ptsPoints Deducted-10% points/day up to 3 days late.

0 pts

Total Points: 200