This is a benchmark assignment. In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Communicable Disease Selection Choose one communicable disease from the following list: (Please use HIV)—— Chickenpox Tuberculosis Influenza Mononucleosis Hepatitis B HIV Epidemiology Paper Requirements Include the following in your assignment: Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease. 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. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle). Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up). Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease. A minimum of three references is required. Refer to Communicable Disease Chain and “Chain of Infection” for assistance completing this assignment. Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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 Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. NRS427V-RS-CommunicableDiseaseChain.doc —> Attached Rubric: A. 10.0 %Comprehensive Description of a Communicable Disease and the Demographic of Interest 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. 100% B. 10.0 %Determinants of Health and Explanation of How Determinants Contribute to Disease Development 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. 100% C. 25.0 %Epidemiologic Triangle (Host Factors, Agent Factors, and Environmental Factors) The communicable disease is described thoroughly, accurately, and clearly within an epidemiological model. A visual description of the model and how the components of the model interact is included. 100% D. 25.0 %Role of the Community Health Nurse Discussion of the role of the community health nurse is clear, comprehensive, and inclusive of the community nurse’s responsibilities to primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection and analysis, and follow up 100% E. 10.0 %National Agency or Organization That Works to Addresses Communicable Diseas An agency or organization is identified. A clear and accurate description of efforts to address communicable disease is offered. 100% F. 15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
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