Synopsis
Praise for the first edition: "..nicely integrates epidemiological concepts, evidence-based practice in population health, and program development and evaluation...Authors describe epidemiological research designs, research synthesis, and evidence assessment--knowledge essential for advanced practice nurses working with populations or in the community." --Journal of Community Health Nursing In its third edition, this comprehensive and integrated resource continues to be the only advanced practice nursing text to focus on core competencies in both epidemiology and population health. Clearly written and user-friendly, it describes the role of the APRN in identifying and mitigating health care disparities at the local, national, and global levels and provides guidance on how to conduct community assessments. Updated throughout, the third edition also includes two completely new chapters and new case studies that exemplify successful strategies nurses have used to improve population outcomes. The text also examines value-based care and the use of technology, data, and information systems in population health. Learning objectives, bulleted chapter summaries, and subject headings have been added to promote ease of use and retention of information. Embodying the Essentials of Doctoral Nursing Programs as outlined by the AACN, the text provides a strong foundation in epidemiologic methodology including mortality measures, testing validity and reliability, study designs, risk and casualty assessment, and data analysis and interpretation. The text also offers exercises, discussion questions, links to helpful websites, and a robust Instructor Manual. New to the Second Edition: Updates to all chapters with new case studies and multiple-choice questions New chapter: "The Role of Population Health in Magnet Accreditation" New chapter: "Building Relationships and Engaging Communities through Collaboration" Expanded coverage of value-based care and technology, data, and information systems Includes learning objectives, bulleted chapter summaries, and subject headings Key Features: Addresses the Essentials of Doctoral Nursing Programs as outlined by the AACN Focuses on both epidemiology and population health Describes the role of the APRN in identifying and mitigating health care disparities at local, national, and global levels Explains the significance of population health in the attainment of Magnet status Uses case studies to highlight real-world application of concepts and strategies Discusses how technological innovation and social networking impact the development of interventions and population outcomes Purchase includes access to the ebook for use on most mobile devices or computers, In its third edition, this comprehensive and integrated resource continues to be the only advanced practice nursing text to focus on core competencies in both epidemiology and population health. Clearly written and user-friendly, it describes the role of the APRN in identifying and mitigating health care disparities at the local, national, and global levels and provides guidance on how to conduct community assessments. Updated throughout, the third edition also includes two completely new chapters and new case studies that exemplify successful strategies nurses have used to improve population outcomes. The text also examines value-based care and the use of technology, data, and information systems in population health. Learning objectives, bulleted chapter summaries, and subject headings have been added to promote ease of use and retention of information. Embodying the Essentials of Doctoral Nursing Programs as outlined by the AACN, the text provides a strong foundation in epidemiologic methodology including mortality measures, testing validity and reliability, study designs, risk and casualty assessment, and data analysis and interpretation. The text also offers exercises, discussion questions, links to helpful websites, and a robust Instructor Manual. New to the Second Edition: Updates to all chapters with new case studies and multiple-choice questions New chapter: "The Role of Population Health in Magnet Accreditation" New chapter: "Building Relationships and Engaging Communities through Collaboration" Expanded coverage of value-based care and technology, data, and information systems Includes learning objectives, bulleted chapter summaries, and subject headings Key Features: Addresses the Essentials of Doctoral Nursing Programs as outlined by the AACN Focuses on both epidemiology and population health Describes the role of the APRN in identifying and mitigating health care disparities at local, national, and global levels Explains the significance of population health in the attainment of Magnet status Uses case studies to highlight real-world application of concepts and strategies Discusses how technological innovation and social networking impact the development of interventions and population outcomes Purchase includes access to the ebook for use on most mobile devices or computers, Praise for the First Edition: "...nicely integrates epidemiological concepts, evidence-based practice in population health, and program development and evaluation...Authors describe epidemiological research designs, research synthesis, and evidence assessment--knowledge essential for advanced practice nurses working with populations or in the community." --Journal of Community Health Nursing In its third edition, Population-Based Nursing continues to be the only advanced practice nursing text to focus on core competencies in both epidemiology and population health. This comprehensive resource delivers essential content for doctoral nursing practice (as outlined by the AACN) and encompasses the many changes in health care that affect population-based nursing. It describes the role of the advanced practice nurse in identifying and mitigating health care disparities at the local, national, and global levels and provides guidance on how to conduct community assessments. A strong foundation in epidemiologic methodology is provided, including coverage of mortality measures, testing validity and reliability, study designs, risk and casualty assessment, and data analysis and interpretation. Updated throughout, the third edition includes new and expanded topics such as the role of accreditation in validating population-based practice and programs; value-based care; and the use of technology, data, and information systems in population health. The text includes links to online resources and a robust instructor manual with exercises and discussion questions. In addition to its value as a primary textbook in DNP and MSN programs, the text also serves as valuable resource for advanced practice nursing professionals. Key Features: Includes a strong focus on both epidemiology and population-based nursing competencies Addresses the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice as outlined by the AACN Includes new and expanded topics such as the role of accreditation in validating population-based practice and programs; value-based care; and the use of technology, data, and information systems in population health Examines how technological innovation and social networking impact the development of interventions and population outcomes Provides links to online resources and a robust Instructor Manual with exercises and discussion questions Purchase includes access to the ebook for use on most mobile devices or computers, Clearly written and user-friendly, this book describes the role of the APRN in identifying and mitigating health care disparities at the local, national, and global levels and provides guidance on how to conduct community assessments. Updated throughout, the third edition also includes two completely new chapters and new case studies.
