Examine the validity and strengths and limitations of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in epidemiological research
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Systematic reviews are an umbrella term for a number of different review designs, all with specific goals...
Analyze a meta-analysis article and consider the implications of this research design for nursing practice
Meta-Analyses In epidemiology, meta-analyses are becoming a common research design. They are also “the most frequently cited form of clinical...
Identify an example of an experimental study design in the literature and consider the ethical implications of the randomized controlled trial design
Randomized Trials in Epidemiology Imagine that researchers are conducting a randomized controlled trial of a high-fiber supplement as a preventive...
Complete a Mind Map to gauge your understanding of this week’s content
Psychological Disorders In this exercise, you will complete a Mind Map to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the...
Eradication of Smallpox, Polio, and how they may help in Approaching Covid-19
Some of the most notable epidemics include the bubonic plague in the 14th century, smallpox in the 18th century, influenza in the 20th century, and...
Applying Epidemiology to Program Design for Chronic Disease
Roughly 28.5 million Americans were still uninsured as of 2017, and 133 million Americans […] suffer from at least one chronic condition. —Nash et...
Examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented
Case Study Analysis An understanding of the factors surrounding women’s and men’s health can be critically important to disease diagnosis and...
Infectious Disease and Natural Disaster
The earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 was one of the worst natural disasters in history. According to Peranteau et al. (2010): Immediately after...
For this Discussion, you will reflect on what you learned throughout this course. What is the impact of what you learned? How might you approach engaging in policy advocacy moving forward?
Guided Reflection Study without reflection is a waste of time, Reflection without study is dangerous. —Confucius (Clark, 2011). Reflection of an...
What is the potential impact of nurses holding elected office? How might healthcare policy advocacy change if nurses are seated at the table?
Elected Office What is the potential impact of nurses holding elected office? How might healthcare policy advocacy change if nurses are seated at...