Epidemiology can steer decision-making processes

Reference no: EM133694733

Question

Through data analysis, epidemiology can steer decision-making processes, guide health and healthcare policy, and plan and assist in the management and care of health and disease in individuals. The growing availability of large healthcare databases allows drawing new evidence in the use of healthcare interventions, drugs, and devices, and in the knowledge of population health and health inequality. Clinical decisions grounded on evidence of efficacy and safety of medical interventions can contribute to prolonging people's lives, improving their quality, and promoting appropriateness.

Reference no: EM133694733

Questions Cloud

Efst model to address health disparities for group : A nurse is using the EFST model to address health disparities for a group of patients at the clinic. When gathering information from the patients,

Adolescents who have substance use disorder : Identify one evidence-based intervention that can be used with children or adolescents who have a substance use disorder.

Child or adolescent patient population : How can this intervention be used with the child or adolescent patient population?

Factors influencing medication errors : Factors influencing medication errors, Factors associated with health care professionals: Patient characteristics

Epidemiology can steer decision-making processes : Through data analysis, epidemiology can steer decision-making processes, guide health and healthcare policy, and plan and assist in the management

Generalized patches of ecchymosis on the skin : A 2-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with high fever, irritability, and generalized patches of ecchymosis on the skin.

Keeping patients safe and increasing hospital ratings : Nurse-patient ratios are vital in keeping patients safe and increasing hospital ratings. Management should develop plans to address this issue,

Patient''s anxiety when they become angry or embarrassed : Explain what you will do to lessen the patient's anxiety when they become angry or embarrassed that they are being asked for payment.

Pap smear and routine bloodwork completed : she is agreeable to having a pap smear and routine bloodwork completed.

User Account

All Pages