Assignment 3: Community Health Assessment and Diagnosis

Overview of Selected Population and Importance of Health Assessment

The paper will begin with an overview of your selected population, providing the reader with a rational for the importance of the health assessment and will include demographic details to provide context for this work. Students will then conduct an assessment using either the Population Health Promotion Model or the Canadian Community as Partner Model. The student will provide rational outlining why the selected model was chosen before discussing either 3 determinants of health or 3 segments from the community assessment wheel. An analysis of the assessment data will be included. Assessment data will form the basis of a community diagnosis. This diagnosis will shape the basis for your health promotion program in Assignment 4. In Assignment 3 students will: Describe and provide the rationale for the selected population/group you have chosen. Include relevant demographic and epidemiological data.

Outline the assessment methods used Population Health Promotion Model, provide the rationale for your choice, select 3 determinants of health, and complete an assessment in relation to the group. OR Canadian Community-as-Partner Model, provide the rationale for your choice, select 3 segments from the community assessment wheel, and complete an assessment in relation to the group. Analyse the assessment data of the community using the chosen community assessment model. Provide a concise analysis of the assessment data. From your analysis you have the opportunity to formulate several community diagnoses. Write one clearly written community diagnoses. Outline if it is a wellness or deficit diagnosis.

The community diagnosis will frame your work in Assignment 4). Provide rationale for the community diagnosis supported by the analysis of the assessment data for the community. Marking Criteria Each element of the assignment guidelines is addressed. Ability to analyze, evaluate, create, and engage in critical inquiry is evident throughout. Adheres to APA current addition scholarly format - limit of 8 pages (excluding title, reference, and appendix pages) Describe your target community and provide the rational for the development of a community health promotion program. > Based on your community diagnosis from Assignment 3, outline a plan for a health promotion program that incorporates two health promotion approaches.

These health promotion approaches can include but are not limited to community social action, community development, social planning, community organizing, service extension (see Planning a Community Health Program chapter in your text). Formulate an overarching goal and 3-4 specific objectives related to the planned health promotion program. It should include a rational for the goals and objectives as well as outcome measures necessary in the evaluation of the program. Hint: Consider using a program logic model or similarly structured overview (as an appendix) to present the program goals, objectives and outcome data in detail.

Evaluate two selected health promotion approaches. Include rational for incorporating these approaches and provide an overview of each approach in the assessment, planning and evaluation phases of the planned health promotion program. Summarize the strengths and limitations of these two approaches in relation to your health promotion program. Explain the role of the community health nurse within the planned health promotion program.