Review the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Select one of the identified chronic diseases of national significance
APPLYING EPIDEMIOLOGY TO PROGRAM DESIGN FOR CHRONIC DISEASE
Roughly 28.5 million Americans were still uninsured as of 2017, and 133 million Americans […] suffer from at least one chronic condition.
—Nash et al. (2021, p. 5)
As you know, promoting positive social change is a part of the Walden mission. To be an effective agent for social change, nurses must be able to logically and critically analyze population health issues using epidemiologic concepts, and then translate this knowledge into evidence-based practice to improve healthcare outcomes. This exercise will afford you such an experience at the population level. This is an exciting time to be working in the field of population health with all the new, dynamic, and innovative technologies and strategies to help patients and populations become more knowledgeable about their health.
This week’s Learning Resources present numerous health problems that result in a need for ongoing care. Your Assignment is to select a chronic disease of professional importance to you, and then design an intervention program to improve the health of populations affected by it.
Reference:
Nash, D. B., Skoufalos, A., Fabius, R. J., & Oglesby, W. H. (2021). Population health: Creating a culture of wellness (3rd ed). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
TO PREPARE:
- Review the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Select one of the identified chronic diseases of national significance that impacts a population of interest to you.
- Consider a health outcome you would like to improve in this population related to the selected chronic disease.
- Develop a program proposal to improve this health outcome for this population using the assignment guidelines below. Select one of the program models in Curley, Chapter 8, to guide your planning.
- Review the SMART objective resources for a review of how to write objectives for your program.
- Use the Walden APA paper template, including appropriate APA 7 headings, to develop this Assignment.
THE ASSIGNMENT
In a 7- to 10-page proposal (not including title page and references), address the following:
- Briefly identify your selected chronic health issue and population.
- Describe the geographic region and important characteristics of this population.
- Describe the patterns of the disease in your selected population using the epidemiologic characteristics of person, place, and time.
- Identify one health outcome you would like to improve for the population.
- Briefly summarize current evidence that supports the importance of improving this health outcome.
- Briefly describe the evidence-based program you are developing, and why this approach will best fit the needs of your population.
- Explain what data you would need to collect, and how you would obtain and analyze it. You may choose to collect primary data or use secondary data. Justify your choice.
- Using the “SMART” method, write short- and long-term objectives for the program.
- Identify the stakeholders who should be involved in program planning.
- Identify which program planning model (see Curley, Chapter 7) you selected for your program. Justify your selection of model. Based on the model, explain how you would plan, implement, and evaluate the program.
- Explain any relevant cultural or ethical considerations related to your program design.
- Explain how you would fund the program.
- Describe strategies that would be appropriate for marketing the program.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 10
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Rubric
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn a 7- to 10-page proposal (not
including title page and references), address the following: Briefly identify
your selected chronic health issue and population. |
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and
concisely identifies the selected chronic health issue and population. 17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately identifies
the selected chronic health issue and population. 15 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response somewhat inaccurately
or vaguely identifies the selected chronic health issue and population. 12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and
vaguely identifies the selected chronic health issue and population, or it is
missing. |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the geographic region and
important characteristics of this population. |
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and
concisely describes the geographic region and important characteristics of
the population. 17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately describes
the geographic region and important characteristics of the population. 15 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response somewhat inaccurately
or vaguely describes the geographic region and important characteristics of
the population. 12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and
vaguely describes the geographic region and important characteristics of the
population, or it is missing. |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the patterns of the disease
in your selected population using the epidemiologic characteristics of
person, place, and time. |
25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentAn accurate and detailed description
of the patterns of the disease in the selected population using the epidemiologic
characteristics of person, place, and time is provided. 22 to >19.0 ptsGoodAn accurate description of the
patterns of the disease in the selected population using the epidemiologic
characteristics of person, place, and time is provided. 19 to >17.0 ptsFairA somewhat inaccurate or vague
description of the patterns of the disease in the selected population using
the epidemiologic characteristics of person, place, and time is provided. 17 to >0 ptsPoorAn inaccurate and vague, or
incomplete description of the patterns of the disease in the selected
population using the epidemiologic characteristics of person, place, and time
is provided, or it is missing. |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify one health outcome you
would like to improve for the population. |
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and
concisely identifies one health outcome for improvement in the population. 17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately identifies
one health outcome for improvement in the population. 15 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response somewhat inaccurately
or vaguely identifies one health outcome for improvement in the population. 12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and
vaguely identifies one health outcome for improvement in the population, or
it is missing. |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBriefly summarize current evidence
that supports the importance of improving this health outcome. |
25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentA clear, concise, and well-organized
summary of current evidence that supports the importance of improving the
health outcome is provided. 22 to >19.0 ptsGoodAn accurate summary of current
evidence that supports the importance of improving the health outcome is
provided. 19 to >17.0 ptsFairA somewhat inaccurate or vague
summary of current evidence that supports the importance of improving the
health outcome is provided. 17 to >0 ptsPoorAn inaccurate and vague, or
incomplete summary of current evidence that supports the importance of
improving the health outcome is provided, or it is missing. |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBriefly describe the evidence-based
program you are developing, and why this approach will best fit the needs of
your population. |
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and
concisely the evidence-based program you are developing, and why this
approach will best fit the needs of your population. 17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately describes
the evidence-based program you are developing, and why this approach will
best fit the needs of your population. 15 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response somewhat inaccurately
or vaguely describes the evidence-based program you are developing, and why
this approach will best fit the needs of your population. 12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and
vaguely describes the evidence-based program you are developing, and why this
approach will best fit the needs of your population. |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain what data you would need to
collect, and how you would obtain and analyze it. You may choose to collect
primary data or use secondary data. Justify your choice. |
25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentAn accurate and detailed explanation
of needed data for the program and how it would be obtained and analyzed is
provided. A strong justification for choices is provided. 22 to >19.0 ptsGoodAn accurate explanation of needed
data for the program and how it would be obtained and analyzed is provided.
Appropriate justification for choices is provided. 19 to >17.0 ptsFairA somewhat inaccurate or vague
explanation of needed data for the program and how it would be obtained and
analyzed is provided. Justification for choices is provided but may be
somewhat vague or inaccurate. 17 to >0 ptsPoorAn inaccurate and vague, or
incomplete explanation of needed data for the program and how it would be
obtained and analyzed is provided, or it is missing. Justification for
choices is inadequate or missing. |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUsing the “SMART” method, write
short-term and long-term objectives for the program. |
25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentClear and measurable short-term and
long-term SMART goals for the program are provided. 22 to >19.0 ptsGoodMeasurable short-term and long-term
SMART goals for the program are provided. 19 to >17.0 ptsFairShort-term and long-term goals for
the program are provided but may be somewhat vague or not meet all SMART
criteria. 17 to >0 ptsPoorShort-term and long-term goals for
the program are vague or do not meet SMART criteria or are missing. |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the stakeholders that
should be involved in program planning. |
20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and
concisely identifies the stakeholders that should be involved in program
planning. 17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately identifies
the stakeholders that should be involved in program planning. 15 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response somewhat inaccurately
or vaguely identifies the stakeholders that should be involved in program
planning. 12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and
vaguely identifies the stakeholders that should be involved in program
planning or is missing. |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify which program planning
model you selected for your program. Justify your selection of model. Based
on the model, explain how you would plan, implement, and evaluate the
program. |
40 to >35.0 ptsExcellentThe response clearly and concisely
identifies the program planning model and provides a strong justification for
its selection.... An accurate and detailed explanation of program planning,
implementation, and evaluation, based on the selected model, is provided.
Response reflects strong understanding and application of program planning
concepts and strategies. 35 to >31.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly identifies the
program planning model and provides an appropriate justification for its
selection.... An accurate and appropriate explanation of program planning,
implementation, and evaluation, based on the selected model, is provided. 31 to >27.0 ptsFairThe response somewhat inaccurately
or vaguely identifies a program planning model and justifies the choice.... A
somewhat vague or inaccurate explanation of program planning, implementation,
and evaluation, based on the selected model, is provided. 27 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately or vaguely
identifies a program planning model, or it is missing. Justification for
selection is weak or missing.... A vague or inaccurate explanation of program
planning, implementation, and evaluation is provided, or it is missing. |
40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain any relevant cultural or
ethical considerations related to your program design. |
25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentAn accurate and detailed explanation
of relevant cultural or ethical considerations related to the program design
is provided. 22 to >19.0 ptsGoodAn accurate explanation of relevant
cultural or ethical considerations related to the program design is provided. 19 to >17.0 ptsFairA somewhat inaccurate or vague
explanation of relevant cultural or ethical considerations related to the
program design is provided. 17 to >0 ptsPoorAn inaccurate and vague, or
incomplete explanation of relevant cultural or ethical considerations related
to the program design is provided, or it is missing. |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how you would fund the
program. |
10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentAn accurate and detailed explanation
of how the program would be funded is provided. 8 to >7.0 ptsGoodAn accurate explanation of how the
program would be funded is provided. 7 to >6.0 ptsFairA somewhat inaccurate or vague
explanation of how the program would be funded is provided. 6 to >0 ptsPoorAn inaccurate and vague, or
incomplete explanation of how the program would be funded is provided, or it
is missing. |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe strategies that would be
appropriate for marketing the program. |
10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentAn accurate and detailed description
of strategies that would be appropriate for marketing the program is
provided. 8 to >7.0 ptsGoodAn accurate description of
strategies that would be appropriate for marketing the program is provided. 7 to >6.0 ptsFairA somewhat inaccurate or vague
description of strategies that would be appropriate for marketing the program
is provided. 6 to >0 ptsPoorAn inaccurate and vague, or
incomplete description of strategies that would be appropriate for marketing
the program is provided, or it is missing. |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear
points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate
continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and
rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose
statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required
criteria. |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.... A clear and comprehensive
purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates
all required criteria. 4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time....
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is
brief and not descriptive. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time....
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off
topic. 3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow
writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time....
No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. |
5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and
Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper
punctuation |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation with no errors. 4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar,
spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s
understanding. |
5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting:
The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font,
spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text
citations, and reference list. |
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no
errors. 4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format
errors. 3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format
errors. 3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format
errors. |
5 pts |
Total Points: 300
