Problem:
Topic: Pregnant and postpartum persons at risk for congenital syphilis in Kern County, California.
Discussion: Evidence-Based Practice and Evaluation Through Measurable Goals
Directions for Completion:
An initial post and two replies to other students are required for completion.
Initial Post Requirements:
Must answer all components of the assignment and be at least 250 words in length.
At least two APA cited references should be included in the initial post.
Answers should be primarily original responses. Direct quotes from references should be limited and/or paraphrased.
Must include at least two stimulating questions for other students to reply to. Questions must relate to the discussion post topic.
Discussion: Evidence-Based Practice and Evaluation Through Measurable Goals
For this discussion, you will answer based on your chosen at-risk population from Discussion #1.
Address the following points:
Identify three health disparities that your chosen population experiences and create a SMART goal for each disparity
The SMART goals should be evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and measurable.
Be sure to include nursing interventions that help your population members maintain an optimal state of health.
Identify if your interventions are primary, secondary, or tertiary levels of prevention. Need Assignment Help?
After formulating three SMART goals, answer the following questions:
Is there a possibility of changing the behavior or social determinants of health to improve conditions?
How would you advocate for the changes you are suggesting?
What type of change might be expected?
How will you know when a change has taken place?
What might be some obstacles/barriers the population might experience and what would be needed to overcome these?
ADD in text citations and references in APA format (2020-2025)