NR 586NP Week 4 Assignment; Application of Epidemiology - 200 Points: .
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$20.00
| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Martha Henry |
Include the following sections:
Prevalent Infectious and Chronic Diseases
- Describe the selected geographic region.
- Identify the prevalent infectious and chronic diseases in the 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, noting similarities and differences.
- Discuss the variables that contribute to the noted similarities and differences.
Application of the Epidemiological Model
- Select and describe one of the prevalent diseases noted in the previous section.
- Discuss physical and social determinants of health that influence the disease process.
- 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).
- Apply the epidemiological model to the selected disease in a well-developed, comprehensive manner, addressing the entire model.
Levels of Prevention
- Explain the levels of prevention used within population health practice.
- Discuss one primary prevention to address the disease.
- Discuss one secondary prevention to address the disease.
- Discuss one tertiary prevention to address the disease.
Reflection
- Describe how the advanced practice nurse can monitor the application and efÏcacy of the prevention strategy.
- Discuss how you will apply the identified prevention strategies in your practice.
- Reflect on what you have learned from this assignment.
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| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Martha Henry |
