Planning for Evaluation
Using an Epidemiological Approach to Critically Analyze a Population Health Problem.
Consider how you would evaluate the anticipated results of your population health intervention developed earlier. You are expected to predict and analyze outcomes and then design evidence-based interventions based on your analysis.
• Review the articles in the Learning Resources that describe program evaluation in various settings.
To complete:
In 2–3 pages, write the following section of your paper:
Section 5: Evaluation
• An evaluation plan based upon the health outcome that you have chosen (Hypertension) and your anticipated results.
RESOURCES (Review these resources please)
Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2014). Epidemiology for public health practice (5th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Chapter 12, “Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases”
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011).CDC says “Take 3” actions to fight the flu. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.html
World Health Organization. (2012).Disease outbreak news. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/
HealthMap. (2007). Retrieved from http://www.healthmap.org/en
Explore this interactive map that lists disease outbreaks around the world.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Morbidity and mortality weekly report: Summary of notifiable diseases. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_nd/index.html