Assignment: Tenets of the Metaparadigm

Discussion Questions includes solutions on the following questions:

What are the tenets of the metaparadigm as defined by Nightingale, Johnson, Orem, Roy, Leininger, Neuman, Rogers and Watson? How does each theorist differ from the others? Please discuss these theorists only.What factors do you feel influenced the nurse theorist

In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the following list:

Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Hepatitis B
HIV
Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Include the following in your assignment:

Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle).
Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
A minimum of three references is required.

Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain” and “Chain of Infection” for assistance completing this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

The topic I choose is TUBERCULOSIS

RUBRICS:

Rubric: This is the contents of the rubric, please check it in its entirely. THIS IS HOW YOUR PAPER/POINTS ARE GRADED.

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Comprehensive Description of a Communicable Disease and the Demographic of Interest
Determinants of Health and Explanation of How Determinants Contribute to Disease Development
Epidemiologic Triangle (Host Factors, Agent Factors, and Environmental Factors)
Role of the Community Health Nurse
National Agency or Organization That Works to Addresses Communicable Disease
Thesis Development and Purpose
Paragraph Development and Transitions
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Paper Format: Template
Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)

 

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