ESSAY: VULNERABLE POPULATIONS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW
For vulnerable populations such as racial and ethnic minorities, the economically disadvantaged, and those with chronic conditions, health and health care issues may be exacerbated by social factors, economic factors, and geographical factors. They experience greater risk factors, worse access to care, and increased morbidity and mortality rates than the general population. Even in
the United States there are significant disparities in health care for these populations.
It is important that health care leaders are able to identify, describe, and understand the population at risk. By gaining this comprehensive understanding, one can use resources broadly to overcome social determinants of health in these vulnerable populations.
INSTRUCTIONS
Focusing upon diabetes as a chronic condition in the United States, identify and describe the population in terms of person and geography including social determinants of health.
Describe the challenges they face in health care, evaluate two current solutions, and propose two potential solutions to this problem. In your analysis, include a Biblical perspective on health disparities.
Please write a short essay using the above prompt. Your written communication should reflect scholarly expertise appropriate for upper division collegial work including critical analysis, application of information, correct use of terms, and grammar/spelling.
Required Content
Introductory paragraph
2. Fully describe the population at risk. Include a thorough analysis of the social determinants of health
3. Describe the health care challenges in terms of access, quality, and cost
4. Identify and evaluate 2 current solutions
a. Describe 2 positive effects of the solution
b. Describe 2 negative effects of the solution
5. Propose 2 solutions that may mitigate the chronic disease among the vulnerable population
6. Biblical perspective in leadership response
7. Conclusion – Summarize the paper in 5-8 sentences
General Assignment Instructions
1. Students should follow APA-7’s “Professional Version”. The resource is located under Essay: Vulnerable Populations Resource: APA Format Quick Guide.
2. Please use peer reviewed references and cite using appropriate APA 7 formatting for citations and reference page.
3. A minimum of 6-8 peer reviewed articles, published in the last five years, are required. (Wikis, blogs, internet website sources should not be used as this is not considered academic references).
4. Include a healthcare leadership response from a Biblical worldview. Support your ideas with scriptures from the Bible. Cite the scripture using APA-7 format.
5. Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin tool.
6. Essay should be 3-5 pages, not including title and reference pages.
