Walden NURS6700 2019 November Week 7 Discussion Latest

NURS6700/NURS8310 Epidemiology & Population Health

Week 7 Discussion

Measures of Effect    

One important application of epidemiology is to identify factors that could increase the likelihood of a certain health problem occurring within a specific population. Epidemiologists use measures of effect to examine the association or linkage in the relationship between risk factors and emergence of disease or ill health. For instance, they may use measures of effect to better understand the relationships between poverty and lead poisoning in children, smoking and heart disease, or low birth weight and future motor skills.

What is the significance of measures of effect for nursing practice? In this Discussion, you will consider this pivotal question.

To prepare:

With the Learning Resources in mind, consider how measures of effect strengthen and support nursing practice.

What would be the risk of not using measures of effect in nursing practice?

Conduct additional research in the Walden Library and other credible resources, and locate two examples in the scholarly literature that support your insights.

By Day 3

Post a cohesive scholarly response that addresses the following:

Analyze how measures of effect strengthen and support nursing practice. Provide at least two specific examples from the literature to substantiate your insights.

Assess dangers of not using measures of effect in nursing practice.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two of your colleagues in one or more of the following ways:

Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence, or research.

Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.

Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Walden Library.

Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.

Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.

Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.

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