NSG7005 - Week 9 Project - Public Health Analysis Paper

Public Health Analysis Paper:  This is a  comprehensive paper (20-25 pages) with a  comprehensive literature review.  A paper of this type should typically have 15-20 relevant, well chosen, current, evidence based, & good quality references incorporated into your document; This should be used to support your statements / content. The minimum / max page limit is 20-25 pages;  quality will be assessed (see rubric), and each element that is required (see the assignment guidelines) should be well covered and supported with proper use of citations. 

1. Construct an overview to introduce your identified population health issue and its relationship to the health of the American public.

Include a problem statement and an introduction to the issue.

Introduction to the problem, population demographics, current initiatives that are and have been enacted to ensure population safety and health. Describe the agency responsible and any funding sources that are being allocated. Conclusion on how the DNP will utilize this information in capstone project.

Describe the incidence and prevalence of the problem in epidemiologic terms, if appropriate, citing your sources.

Discuss the rationale for selecting the issue. What is its significance or importance in relation to population health, social justice or other ethical principles?

2. Perform a comprehensive review of the literature and include an annotated reference list from a variety of fields other than nursing to answer the questions below.

Include the following parameters, if appropriate: identification of the at-risk populations; identification of risk factors, causes, known prevention measures; any efficacious, evidenced-based diagnosis and treatment that may be available/not available for the at-risk population and this specific health problem.

Do inequities exist? If yes, please describe and document your sources.

What situations/barriers exist that prevent elimination or decrease in this health problem or might amplify the problem?

What situations/supports exist in the community that facilitate prevention, elimination or decrease in this health problem?

Perform a comprehensive review of the literature – using primary sources vs secondary.

3. This paper should analyze the public health issue in terms of the justice, legal, regulatory, data and advanced practice issues. Be sure to identify how your discussion relates to the objectives of Healthy People 2020.

What strategies or policies have been used to address the issue? Are they working? Why or why not? What strategies do you propose to improve the situation? Is legislative change needed?

4. What are the implications of this issue for advanced practice nursing and/or public health? Provide a summation of your findings and how this public health policy analysis can be used in multiple communities across the US – and how you might be able to apply and utilize this data in your capstone project.