Module 3: Epidemiologic Studies: A General Overview

Module 3: Epidemiologic Studies: A General Overview

Use this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resource to complete Sections 4 and 5 of Project Two.

Chosen disease: Hepatitis For section 4 & 5 on the guidelines for report, review:

Video: https://youtu.be/hI50gu5eSzY

Topic: The Evolution and Specialization of nursing

Instructions: 

Current State of the Issue

1. Describe the issue in the current healthcare environment using literature-based evidence

• Include evidence to explain the significance and prevalence of the issue today. Prevalence does not need to be a number or percent; other information from the literature may highlight that this problem/issue is happening enough to warrant attention.

• You must synthesize information from more than one evidence source to describe the current state of the issue. You must have at least 2 different in-text citations.

2. Explain how this issue impacts the nursing profession and healthcare delivery today

• Include evidence from more than one source to support the significance of the impact on healthcare delivery and nursing today.

• Discuss direct impacts - only one step away from the problem

3. Identify current initiatives/strategies targeting the issue, including the role of the nurse

• Use current sources to identify initiatives and explakovin nursing’s role in implementation