Using the Epidemiologic Triangle Concept Assignment

Epidemiology

Using the Epidemiologic Triangle Concept Resources

Media

Course Media:Family, Community, and Population-Based Care

“Epidemiology in Community Health Nursing” featuring Dr. David Jacobs, Ms. Joan Marren, and Dr. Fernando Guerra

Readings

Course Text:Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community

Chapter 6, “Application of Ethics in the Community”
Chapter 12, “Epidemiology” (pp. 243–266; 272–274)
Chapter 17, “Promoting Healthy Communities Using Multi-level Participatory Strategies”
Chapter 14, “Communicable and Infectious Disease Risks”

Articles

Fayram E. S., & Anderko, L. (2009). Applied epidemiology for public health and community-based nurses.Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 40(8), 361–366.

Web Sites

Center for Disease Control
.cdc.gov/”>http://www.cdc.gov

Optional Resources are listed in the Week 2 Learning Resources area.

Threaded Discussion

Using the Epidemiologic Triangle

Using the Epidemiologic Triangle concept, consider the relationship among causal agents, susceptible persons, and environmental factors. Then, respond to the following:

As a BSN-prepared community health nurse, what steps should Debbie take next?
How might information systems be used to support Debbie’s efforts?

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

Post your response to this Discussion by Day 3. Respond to at least two colleagues’ postings by Day 7. See the Week 2 Discussion area for details.