Clinical Epidemiology


Question 1

Read the first three chapters in the text by Fletcher. Explore the CDC site, National Center for Health Statistics . This site’s information is largely gleaned from epidemiological studies and data collections.

Discuss epidemiology as the scientific basis for clinical medicine and guideline development. Explain some types of data, performance measurements and possible reasons for variations in data. Next share a bit of information or statistic you learn from reviewing the National Center for Health Statistics site.

Question 2

Unit 3 Topic 2: Communication and Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship

Therapeutic communication is essential. This required cultural competence and may be challenging when dealing with individuals who have different backgrounds, beliefs, and values than you.

Explain how you would respond when an individual’s values conflict with yours. How would you communicate with that individual and/or their significant others and families? What aspects of the communication process can you use to overcome any potential barrier.

Question 3

The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020. According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately 15%. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from achieving this goal, and suggest ways in which identified barriers may be addressed.

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