This assignment will require you to research population-level disparities in our current health care system. As part of this review, you will discuss efforts that nurses can take to address health care disparities as identified in your selected article.
Instructions
Step 1
Select and read two (2) current scholarly research articles (an article on Health Care Disparities that was published within the last 5 years in a peer reviewed journal). You will want to use the HCC Library Online Catalog to search for these articles. A good place to start is the Nursing LibGuide.Links to an external site.
Step 2
After reading the article, write a one page, double-spaced, analysis that addresses the following:
Provide a brief discussion of your findings within the article. The following questions represent the type of information you might want to cover as part of your review:
What was your reaction to the article?
What limitations, if any, were present in the research (e.g., low response rates)?
Was the sampling technique/size used effective for this study?
Were there any obvious biases?
What effects of racial or ethnic disparities were identified in the article?
As a nurse in practice, what specific actions can you take to address these disparities in the clinical setting?
What kinds of healthcare policy changes could be implemented on your floor to address these disparities?
Step 3
Format your essay:
Write in essay format with introduction, body, and conclusion.
Use headings as necessary to improve clarity and organization.
Paper should be 3 to 5 pages, excluding title page and reference page.
Paper must be presented in APA format.
Use scholarly writing for the paper.
Must have at least 2 scholarly, peer reviewed references less than 5 yrs.
Include in text citations.
Include reference page at the end of paper in APA format.
Your assignment will be evaluated using the attached rubric.
