Mortality and morbidity cohesive scholarly response

Mortality and morbidity cohesive scholarly response

By Day 3 of Week 5

Post a cohesive scholarly response that addresses the following:

• Explain how your selected measures of effect strengthen and support nursing practice. Provide at least two specific examples from the literature to substantiate your insights.
• Assess limitations of not using measures of effect in nursing practice.

To prepare for This Discussion, select Mortality and Morbidity or any other selection among the 3 listed below

• Select item 1, 2, or 3 to use for this Discussion. Consider the definitions, differences, and utility of the two terms listed under your item selection. Your response will need to include both terms in the item selected.
  1. Odds ratio and risk ratio
  2. Mortality and morbidity
  3. Incidence and prevalence
• Consider how these epidemiologic measures strengthen and support nursing practice.
• Assess practice limitations of not using these measures in nursing practice.
• Conduct additional research in the Walden Library and other credible resources, and then locate two examples in the scholarly literature that support your insights.

A Guide to Mortality and Morbidity Discussion

What to do: State you choose Mortality and Morbidity, and define each. Then, proceed by giving a one-sentence thesis that explains how these measures strengthen nursing practice. The definition can be found in different journals

Mortality and Morbidity body Outline (short, logical flow)

Use this order (each as a short paragraph):

1. Intro (definitions + thesis) — 1 paragraph.

2. Explain Mortality (what it is + nursing application + literature example 1).

3. Explain Morbidity (what it is + nursing application + literature example 2).

4. Compare/Contrast (when to use Mortality vs. Morbidity; joint utility).

5. Limitations of not using these measures (practical harms, examples from literature).

6. Conclusion (2–3 sentences restating value & implication for nursing).

 Formatting, citations, and submission tips

• Length: Keep your post cohesive — 3–5 brief paragraphs (intro + 2–3 body paragraphs + limitations + conclusion).

• Citations: Use in-text APA style for your classroom. Example: (Author, Year). After each claim, add an in-text citation and include full references at the end. Also include direct links if your instructor allows.

• References: Provide full references (example below). At least two must be scholarly (we recommended them above).