1. Develop an intervention plan in collaboration with other professionals that takes into account
determinants of health, available resources, and activities that contribute to health and the prevention of
illness or injury
An intervention plan is a set of actions that aim to improve the health of a specific population or group.
It is usually developed in collaboration with other professionals, such as health care providers, social
workers, educators, and community leaders. The intervention plan should take into account the
determinants of health, which are the factors that influence the health status of individuals and
communities. These include biological, environmental, social, economic, and behavioral factors. The
intervention plan should also consider the available resources, such as funding, personnel, equipment,
and facilities, that can support the implementation and evaluation of the plan. Finally, the intervention
plan should include activities that contribute to health and the prevention of illness or injury, such as
health promotion, education, screening, counseling, treatment, and follow-up. The activities should be
based on evidence and best practices, and tailored to the needs and preferences of the target population
or group.
2. What health issue, problem, or disparity in health outcomes is of concern to you as a scholar practitioner
in your community? What gaps in knowledge and care do you see as possible causes for the health
issue? What does the health data tell you about the health issue? What does the literature tell you about
the health issue? How can you learn about the health issue and about possible solutions from the
viewpoint of families, community as a whole, and health professionals in your community? What
evidence is there to support your proposal? What is one avenue you could advocate for improved health
outcomes and know when a change has taken place?
One health issue that concerns me as a scholar practitioner in my community is the high prevalence of
diabetes and its complications. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body's ability to regulate
blood sugar levels, and can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, blindness,
and amputation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, 34.2
million Americans had diabetes, and 88 million had prediabetes. Diabetes was the seventh leading cause
of death in the United States in 2017.
Some of the possible causes for this health issue are the lack of access to affordable and quality health
care, the lack of awareness and education about diabetes prevention and management, the social and
environmental factors that influence dietary and physical activity behaviors, and the genetic and
biological factors that increase the risk of developing diabetes. To address these gaps in knowledge and
care, I would use a mixed-methods approach to collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative
data from multiple sources. For example, I would use secondary data from the CDC, the American
Diabetes Association, and other relevant organizations to understand the epidemiology and trends of
diabetes in my community. I would also conduct surveys and interviews with families, community
members, and health professionals to understand their perspectives, experiences, challenges, and needs
related to diabetes.
The literature review would help me to identify the best practices and evidence-based interventions for
diabetes prevention and management in similar settings and populations. I would also review the
theoretical frameworks and models that explain the determinants and outcomes of diabetes, such as the
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