The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to a community health problem determined by their observations and data collected of vulnerable populations in their community. This project focuses on two specific topics: air quality and substance use. In Part 1, learners conduct an assessment of the chosen topic in their community. In Part 2, which is the focus of this assignment, learners will implement a presentation on their chosen topic to a relevant audience.
The goal of this presentation is to share information and educate the audience about the identified community health problem and potential interventions or programs that could address it. For those who have chosen the topic of air quality, the target audience will be a local organization that serves the identified vulnerable population and could potentially implement the Air Quality Flag Program. For those who have chosen the topic of substance use, the target audience will be a group of healthcare professionals that serves the identified vulnerable population and could potentially implement the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) program.
The presentation should be informative, engaging, and tailored to the needs and interests of the audience. It should cover the following key points:
1. An introduction to the community health problem: Provide a brief overview of the problem and its impact on the vulnerable population.
2. The importance of addressing the problem: Discuss the importance of addressing the community health problem and the potential negative consequences if it is left unaddressed.
3. Evidence-based interventions or programs: Present evidence-based interventions or programs that have been successful in addressing similar community health problems. For air quality, this could include information on the Air Quality Flag Program and its effectiveness in reducing exposure to air pollution. For substance use, this could include information on the SBIRT program and its effectiveness in identifying and addressing substance misuse.
4. Implementation considerations: Discuss the practical considerations of implementing the interventions or programs. This may include resources needed, potential barriers, and strategies for overcoming those barriers.
5. Evaluation: Highlight the importance of evaluating the interventions or programs to determine their effectiveness and make necessary adjustments. Discuss potential methods for evaluation and data collection.
In addition to the presentation itself, learners will also need to administer pre- and post-surveys to the audience members to assess changes in knowledge and attitudes after the presentation. The survey data will be utilized in Part 4 of the project, which is the evaluation phase.
It is important to note that learners may be instructed to resubmit their presentation depending on the revisions needed. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully review the assignment guidelines and make any necessary adjustments before submitting the final version.
In conclusion, Part 2 of the direct care project requires learners to implement a presentation on their chosen community health problem. The presentation should be informative, engaging, and tailored to the needs and interests of the target audience. It should cover key points such as the introduction to the problem, the importance of addressing it, evidence-based interventions or programs, implementation considerations, and the importance of evaluation. Pre- and post-surveys should also be administered to assess changes in knowledge and attitudes.
