NR 503 Week 6 Assignment: Evaluation of an Epidemiological Disease or Problem (Two Papers)
NR 503 Week 6 Assignment: Evaluation of an Epidemiological Disease or Problem (Two Papers)
- Introduction with a clear presentation of the problem as well as significance and a scholarly overview of the paper.
- Background of the disease including definition, description ….. local, and national statistics pertaining to the disease.
- A review of current surveillance methods and any mandated reporting or methods for reporting the disease for providers.
- Conduct descriptive epidemiology analysis of the disease including who is more affected & characteristics of the population that might help in creating a prevention plan. Include costs (both financial and social) associated with the disease or problem.
- Review how the disease is … national standards for screening or prevention & pick one screening test and review its sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, cost & any current national guide for conducting which patients to conduct this test on.