Phase I – Data Gathering:
This phase will include a scope of the problem using a relevant epidemiological model, as well as looking at the epidemiological and ecological perspective of the issue (social, economic, political and ethical). This may be laid out in a narrative format or bullets etc.
Data Gathering Criteria:
1- Epidemiological perspective:
Occurrence of the problem (morbidity – prevalence, incidence)
Severity of the problem (mortality – incidence)
Look at demographics: gender, gender, education, income, geographic areas where most prevalent
Explain within and epidemiological model.
2- Ecological perspective (a multi-dimensional perspective that looks beyond health).
What political factors (health policies, political interests) may be causations of this issue?
What economic factors may be causations of the issue?
What social & cultural factors may be causations of the issue?
What environmental factors may be causations of the issue?
Students should use a variety of resources to explore this population health issue at either a global, national, or local/county level using any sanctioned web sites, government reports and research studies.
The topic is: Falls among Elders.
We need bullet points for epidemiological research for the above topic, and we need to answer the questions. To make it easy, let’s study in New York hospitals or nursing homes (whatever is easier). This way, we will be more specific, and we can build the study. Please provide references only from the last 5 years. Thank you in advance.