MODULE 2  

TOPIC: Population Health and Healthy People 2020 Analysis

For this assignment, you will select a Healthy People 2020 goal and consider the role of public health nurses in achieving this goal. Select a goal and a specific population that is impacted by this goal and the health issue it targets. In a 1,250-1,500 word paper, provide an analysis of the population and discuss how the goal and related health issue affects them. Include the following:

Describe the issue and the population that it affects. Why is this a vulnerable population? Include demographics of the population and why this issue is prevalent in this population.

1. Analyze the vitality and social determinants of health for the population. Consider indicators of social and economic conditions, health resources, environmental conditions related to health, social      functioning, and attitude toward health care.
2. Discuss a proposed intervention and discuss how its benefits the target population. Consider any drawbacks or shortcomings of the intervention as well. Include in your discussion evidence that the      intervention is in line with the core functions and ten essential public health services.

Cite at least five resources in your response.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

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STUDY MATERIALS

Review Chapter 2 and read Chapter 5 in Public Health Nursing: Practicing Population-Based Care. URL: https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/jones-and-bartlett/2018/public-health-nursing_practicing-population-based-care_3e.php

Read “Interprofessional Education Accreditation Standards in the USA: A Comparative Analysis,” by Zorek, from Journal of Interprofessional Care (2013). URL:https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=104241666&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Explore the Healthy People website. URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/

Read “QuickFacts United States,” from United States Census Bureau (2017). URL: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045217

Explore the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps website. URL: http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/

 

1. How does this topic relate to past/present concerns in my life?

2. How does this subject relate to issues I have recently been studying or thinking about?

3. How might this subject be important to me in the future?

4. How can I use this subject to explore something that I want to know more about?

APA format 1 and half pages 3 references 2 from walden university library

 Discussion 1: Cancer and Women’s and Men’s Health

The American Cancer Society had estimated that by the end of 2012, more than 226,000 women would be diagnosed with new cases of breast cancer and more than 241,000 men would be diagnosed with new cases of prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2012a; American Cancer Society, 2012b). With such prevalence of women’s and men’s cancers, patient education and preventive services are essential. In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses must assist physicians in educating patients on risk factors, preventive services, and—especially for patients diagnosed with cancer—potential drug treatments. The clinical implications of women’s and men’s cancer greatly depend on early detection, which is primarily achieved through preventive services. In this Discussion, you consider the short-term and long-term implications of cancer and drug treatments associated with women’s and men’s health, as well as appropriate preventive services.

To prepare:

• Select a type of cancer associated with women’s or men’s health, such as breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
• Search the Walden Library or other reputable sources for articles examining the type of cancer you selected.
• Consider the pathophysiology and drug treatments for patients diagnosed with the cancer you selected. If you are focusing on women’s health issues, consider how pregnancy and lactation might affect these treatment options.
• Reflect on short-term and long-term implications of this cancer and drug treatments for patients.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of the pathophysiology of the type of cancer you selected and describe the drug treatments used for patients with this type of cancer. Then, explain short-term and long-term implications of the cancer and the drug treatments for patients.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

 

Discussion 1: Cancer and Women’s and Men’s Health

The American Cancer Society had estimated that by the end of 2012, more than 226,000 women would be diagnosed with new cases of breast cancer and more than 241,000 men would be diagnosed with new cases of prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2012a; American Cancer Society, 2012b). With such prevalence of women’s and men’s cancers, patient education and preventive services are essential. In clinical settings, advanced practice nurses must assist physicians in educating patients on risk factors, preventive services, and—especially for patients diagnosed with cancer—potential drug treatments. The clinical implications of women’s and men’s cancer greatly depend on early detection, which is primarily achieved through preventive services. In this Discussion, you consider the short-term and long-term implications of cancer and drug treatments associated with women’s and men’s health, as well as appropriate preventive services.

To prepare:

• Select a type of cancer associated with women’s or men’s health, such as breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
• Search the Walden Library or other reputable sources for articles examining the type of cancer you selected.
• Consider the pathophysiology and drug treatments for patients diagnosed with the cancer you selected. If you are focusing on women’s health issues, consider how pregnancy and lactation might affect these treatment options.
• Reflect on short-term and long-term implications of this cancer and drug treatments for patients.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of the pathophysiology of the type of cancer you selected and describe the drug treatments used for patients with this type of cancer. Then, explain short-term and long-term implications of the cancer and the drug treatments for patients.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

Step 1: Review Chapter 3 on Infancy and reflect on the following scenario:

Educational DVD’s and toys have become popular amongst today’s society with the assumption that they raise intelligence in babies.

Step 2: In a two page paper: 

• Discuss the cognitive, emotional, and physical (fine and gross) development that occurs in infancy.
• Using the developmental concepts you discussed in infancy, apply the data to refute or support the claims of a book or educational program’s promise to help parents increase their babies’ intelligence. 
• Based on valid research, what suggestions would you give to a patient’s parent to increase the intellectual development of infants?
• Discuss how your knowledge of development within infancy can be applied in your Obstetrics and Pediatrics clinical rotation.

Provide 3-5 references for your submission.

Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following:

1. Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership.
2. Consider your organization or specialty area and how you utilize statistical knowledge. Discuss how you obtain statistical data, how statistical knowledge is used in day-to-day operations and how you apply it or use it in decision making.

Three peer-reviewed, scholarly or professional references are required.

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

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