Communicable Disease Chain,”
Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.
Communicable Disease Selection
Choose one communicable disease from the options below.
1. Chickenpox
2. Tuberculosis
3. Influenza
4. Mononucleosis
5. Hepatitis B
6. HIV
7. Ebola
8. Measles
9. Polio
10. Influenza
Epidemiology Paper Requirements
Address the following:
1. Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
2. Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the health of the community.
5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.
A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Attachments NRS-427VN-RS2-CommunicableDiseaseChain.doc
Epidemiology Paper – Rubric
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Comprehensive Description of a Communicable Disease and the Demographic of Interest
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Demographic of interest and clinical description are omitted or presented with many inaccuracies.
Demographic of interest and clinical description are omitted or presented with many inaccuracies.
Limited and/or vague summary of demographic of interest and communicable disease is provided. Overview does not offer a clear representation of information necessary for epidemiological study.
Limited and/or vague summary of demographic of interest and communicable disease is provided. Overview does not offer a clear representation of information necessary for epidemiological study.
Overview of the demographic of interest and clinical description of the communicable disease is presented with some inaccuracies of the clinical descriptors.
Overview of the demographic of interest and clinical description of the communicable disease is presented with some inaccuracies of the clinical descriptors.
Clinical description of the communicable disease and demographic of interest is provided. Summary is brief but accurate.
Clinical description of the communicable disease and demographic of interest is provided. Summary is brief but accurate.
Overview describing the demographic of interest and clinical description of the communicable disease is presented with a thorough, accurate, and clear overview of all of the clinical descriptors.
Overview describing the demographic of interest and clinical description of the communicable disease is presented with a thorough, accurate, and clear overview of all of the clinical descriptors.
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Determinants of Health and Explanation of How Determinants Contribute to Disease Development
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Description of the determinants of health and their role in disease development is omitted or presented with many inaccuracies.
Description of the determinants of health and their role in disease development is omitted or presented with many inaccuracies.
Paper partially describes the determinants of health in relation to disease development.
Paper partially describes the determinants of health in relation to disease development.
Paper identifies the determinants of health in relation to the communicable disease selected but does not include an explanation of their role in the development of disease.
Paper identifies the determinants of health in relation to the communicable disease selected but does not include an explanation of their role in the development of disease.
Paper describes each determinant of health with a comprehensive discussion of their contribution to disease development and progression.
Paper describes each determinant of health with a comprehensive discussion of their contribution to disease development and progression.
Paper comprehensively discusses the determinants of health in relation to the communicable disease, explains their contribution to disease development, and provides evidence to support main points.
Paper comprehensively discusses the determinants of health in relation to the communicable disease, explains their contribution to disease development, and provides evidence to support main points.
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