NR Week 6: Evaluation of an Epidemiological Disease or Problem
NR Week 6: Evaluation of an Epidemiological Disease or Problem
The Evaluation of an Epidemiological Disease or Problem assignment is due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6. The guidelines and grading rubric are located in the Course Resource section.
This Evaluation of an Epidemiological Disease or Problem assignment will follow the late assignment policy specified in the course syllabus
The Impact of Arthritis in the United States
Arthritis is commonly associated with people over the age of 65, according to the majority of people. The stiff, inflamed joints and nagging aches and pains are simply seen as byproducts of aging and years of wear and tear on the body. While arthritis is a health condition that causes chronic pain due to joint inflammation, it is not only a condition that affects the elderly. Children, teenagers, and even adults in their twenties and thirties can develop arthritis. As a long-term care nurse for over 15 years, I am well-versed in the effects of arthritis in patients living in long-term care (LTC) facility settings. Residents with chronic arthritis have a difficult time
NR Week 6 Evaluation of an Epidemiological Disease or Problem
lifting items, opening doors, walking long distances, and performing activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, using the toilet, eating, transferring to or from the bed or chair, or generally participating in activities that require strength and flexibility. Millions of people with arthritis do not live in LTC facilities, so they do not have nursing assistance to assist them with ADLs or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as housework, grocery shopping, driving, caring for pets, and so on. Millions of arthritis patients, on the other hand, are forced to give up their independence and move into long-term care facilities every year because they are no longer able to perform normal daily functions due to the pain and discomfort caused by their arthritis.
According to the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH), arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States and Georgia, affecting over 53 million people (Bayakly, 2015). In 2013, one in every four adults in Georgia, ranging in age from 18 to 85, was diagnosed with arthritis by their primary care physician (Bayakly, 2015). With the average age of onset arthritis reported to be 47 years old, cost-effective evidence-based strategies for treating arthritis in LTC patients are required (Tavakoli, Akwara, Kish, 2018). This paper will look at the prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well as their causes. The paper will also cover surveillance methods, an epidemiology analysis of OA and RA, and how they are diagnosed. Finally, as a family nurse practitioner, this paper will consider what actions can be taken to address OA and RA.
NR503 Week 6 Evaluation of Epidemiological Problem
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of the problem/concern
10.0 pts
Exceptional- Comprehensively identifies the problem/concern.
9.0 pts
Exceeds- Adequately identifies the problem/concern.
8.0 pts
Meets- The reflection addresses the pre-determined program outcome in a generic manner without a specific example of exposure to or achievement of the outcome during this course/clinical.
4.0 pts
Needs Improvement- Identification of problem/concern is unclear.
0.0 pts
Developing- Identification of problem/concern is absent.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground and significance of the disease (includes incidence or prevalence statistics)
25.0 pts
Exceptional- Background is complete, presents risks, disease impact and includes a review of incidence and prevalence of the disease within the students local area, state, and nationally. Evidence supports background.
22.0 pts
Exceeds- Background is complete, presents risk, disease impact and at least one set of incidence and prevalence statistics are presented and supported by evidence.
20.0 pts
Meets- Background missing one or more key points and at least one set of incidence and prevalence statistics are presented. Lack of evidence or limited presentation of the background.
10.0 pts
Needs Improvement- Background missing more than one key point and at least one set of incidence and prevalence statistics are presented, or there is no supported evidence. Unclear conclusions or presentation.
0.0 pts
Developing- Background and significance of the disease is not provided.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCurrent surveillance methods
25.0 pts
Exceptional- Current local, state, and national disease surveillance methods are reviewed, currently gathered types of statistics, and information on whether the disease is mandated for reporting, supported by evidence.
22.0 pts
Exceeds- More than one local, state, and national disease surveillance methods are reviewed, currently gathered types of statistics, and information on whether the disease is mandated for reporting, supported by evidence.
20.0 pts
Meets- One of either local, state, and national disease surveillance methods are reviewed, currently gathered types of statistics, and information on whether the disease is mandated for reporting, supported by evidence.
10.0 pts
Needs Improvement- One of either local, state, and national disease surveillance methods are reviewed, currently gathered types of statistics, or only information on whether the disease is mandated for reporting, or evidence is lacking to support this area. Unclear conclusions or presentation.
0.0 pts
Developing- Local, state, and national disease surveillance methods were not discussed.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescriptive epidemiological analysis (includes characteristics of the at-risk population and/or those affected by the disease and costs of the disease)
25.0 pts
Exceptional- Comprehensive review and analysis of descriptive epidemiological points of the identified disease and population most at risk, supported by scholarly evidence.
22.0 pts
Exceeds- Adequate review with some analysis of descriptive epidemiological points of the identified disease and population most at risk supported by scholarly evidence.
20.0 pts
Meets- Limited review and analysis of key descriptive epidemiological points of the identified disease and at-risk population.
10.0 pts
Needs Improvement- Minimal analysis of key descriptive epidemiological points of the identified disease and at-risk population.
0.0 pts
Developing- No analysis of key descriptive epidemiological points of the identified disease and at-risk population is provided.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScreening and diagnosis (includes review of current guidelines for screening and diagnosis of the disease. In-depth review of statistics one screening or diagnostic test provided)
25.0 pts
Exceptional- Comprehensive review of current guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and statistics related to validity, predictive value, and reliability of screening tests is presented.
22.0 pts
Exceeds- Adequate review of guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and statistics related to validity, predictive value, and reliability of screening tests is presented.
20.0 pts
Meets- Limited review of guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and statistics related to validity, predictive value, and reliability of screening tests.
10.0 pts
Needs Improvement- Minimal or unclear review of guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and statistics related to validity, predictive value, and reliability of screening tests.
0.0 pts
Developing- Review of guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and statistics related to validity, predictive value, and reliability of screening tests not provided.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlan of action (includes at least three evidenced based actions, supported by literature, that the student will take in their own practice and how outcomes will be measured)
25.0 pts
Exceptional A comprehensive plan of action specific to the students interests, the problem, and the geographic area is presented with 3 evidenced based actions that will be taken to address the impact, outcomes, or prevalence of the disease.
22.0 pts
Exceeds- An adequate, but not fully comprehensive, plan of action specific to the students interests, the problem, and the geographic area is presented with 3 evidenced based actions that will be taken to address the impact, outcomes, or prevalence of the disease.
20.0 pts
Meets- A limited plan of action specific to the students interests, the problem, and the geographic area is, outcomes, or prevalence of the disease. Three actions are presented with limited or little evidence.
10.0 pts
Needs Improvement- Actions are minimal or unclear, or lack specificity to geographic area, are not supported directly by evidence or are not direct actions the student can take in practice.
0.0 pts
Developing- Plan of action not provided.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
10.0 pts
Exceptional- The conclusion thoroughly, clearly, succinctly, and logically presents major points of the paper with clear direction for action.
9.0 pts
Exceeds- The conclusion adequately and logically presents major points of the paper with clear direction for action, but lacks one major point or is not succinct.
8.0 pts
Meets- The conclusion is a limited review of key points of the paper, is not succinct, or lacks one or more major points of the paper or clear direction for action.
4.0 pts
Needs Improvement- Conclusion is unclear or significantly limited in overview of the paper.
0.0 pts
Developing- Conclusion not provided.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Syntax, APA
5.0 pts
Exceptional- APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors.
4.0 pts
Exceeds- Two to four errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
3.0 pts
Meets- Five to seven errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
2.0 pts
Needs Improvement- Eight to nine errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
0.0 pts
Developing- Post contains greater than ten errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation or repeatedly makes the same errors after faculty feedback.
5.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0
