Assignment:
• Explain the role of implementation and evaluation in evidence-based practice.
Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment:
Evaluate health research for sound, evidence-based practices.
Professional Competency Outcome(s):
Assess the value of multiculturalism and diversity in a global environment.
Instructions
• Imagine that you are working with an epidemiological team. The lead investigator has asked you to analyze and communicate health research for sound, evidence-based practices in epidemiology. Using the Web Resources provided this week*, identify a current epidemiological concern either at the local, national, or global level. Your report should demonstrate your ability to analyze the benefits and challenges of multiculturalism and diversity in a global context and recommend solutions.
Web Resources:
• https://www.who.int/topics/epidemiology/en/
• https://www.healthypeople.gov
•https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/organization/workgroups-interest-groups-consortia/community-epidemiology-work-group-cewg
• https://www.cdc.gov/epo/
• https://www.ssa.gov/policy/about/epidemiology.html
Requirements
• Develop a final project addressing the Assignment questions:
o 3-5 page executive summary
o Reference should be in APA format and in alphabetical order
o Address the following questions
o What is the epidemiological concern?
o What population is it affecting?
o What potential population may be affected if this concern is not addressed?
o What are the risk factors associated with the epidemiological concern?
o What public health recommendation can you make to alleviate your identified epidemiological concern?
• This project should demonstrate your ability to analyze the benefits and challenges of multiculturalism and diversity in a global context and recommend solutions.