Biology Capstone Project Topic Assignment 1
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MPH_Capstone_Topics-1.pptxMPH Capstone Topics
Your topic must align with your area of specialization
Health Promotion
Mental Health
Healthcare Administration
A capstone topic has three components
A health issue
A defined target group
A source of data
Sample Topics
An analysis of air quality in multi-unit housing where smoking is allowed in University Heights
Health issue: Second-hand and third-hand smoke
Target group: Multi-unit housing residents in University Heights
Data source: Air Quality Monitors in private residences
An evaluation of a fall prevention protocol in Springfield Hospital
Health issue: Falls in hospital, hip fracture in elderly
Target group: Springfield Hospital patients and staff
Data source: Hospital Records
Sample Topics
Secondary Analysis of California Health Interview Survey Data to investigate the association between Psychological Distress and Smoking
Health Issue: Psychological Distress and smoking
Target group: California Residents
Data Source: CHIS
Evidence-Based Intervention to reduce Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Health Issue: COPD
Target Group: COPD patients
Data Source: MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL
Sample Topics
A Needs Assessment of Smoking Cessation Programs in San Diego County
Health Issue: Smoking
Target Group: San Diego County Residents
Data Source: American Lung Association, internet, hospitals, County Health Department
An analysis of health disparities among Iraqi refugees in San Diego County
Health Issue: Access to Healthcare
Target Group: Iraqi refugees in San Diego County
Data Source: Survey of Community Compared to CHIS data for the State of California
Types of Projects
Original Research with Human Subjects
Quantitative, Qualitative or Mixed Methods
Secondary Analysis of Existing Data Sets
Evaluation of an Existing Project/Protocol/Intervention
Development of a Public Health Project with an Evaluation Plan
Community/Hospital/ Organizational Needs Assessment
Submission of a Public Health Grant Proposal
Systematic Analysis of the Professional Literature
Health Promotion Topics
Health Disparities
Health Behavior
Evidence-Based Interventions
Health Advocacy
Mental Health Topics
Mental Health Disparities
Sexual Health Behaviors
Violent Behaviors
Conflict Resolution Interventions
Evidence-Based Mental Health Interventions
Evaluation of Mental Health Interventions
Healthcare Administration Topics
Evaluation of Healthcare Facility Protocol
Business Plan for Healthcare Agency
Hospital Readmission rates for Cardiovascular Disease
Access to Healthcare
