Summarize the issue by providing background information and pertinent statistics including (distribution and determinants). Explain how this issue relates to epidemiology and what its importance is to the general public, nursing (or to healthcare). APA 7th edition format is required for any citations within the body of the PowerPoint and for the reference page.
Abstract
Epidemiological Issue (In about 1 to 2 sentences, tell the reader what the issue is. Be brief, succinct… add additional relevant info in the background section)
Demographics/ Statistics (e.g. incidence, prevalence, mortality rate…etc.)
Background (i.e. why is this an issue, when did it become an issue, what information is essential to the reader in order to understand the topic)
Importance of Issue (i.e. the “So What?”)
Nursing Implications (i.e. how is this issue relevant to nursing, how might it be applicable to your practice)
Next Steps ((i.e. what would you recommend is done moving forward. How do we, as nurses, begin to address the issue or how do we help our patients )
References (APA 7th)