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2011-2012 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 681 - Assessment and Planning for Population Health Practice

3 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 540, 547 Study of methods of health planning through development of program plans that address identified health care problems in the region, with special emphasis on needs of the underserved, cultural variations in health practices, and cost effectiveness. The course explores theories of community organization, coalition development, and of health program generation that incorporate latest research findings. Evaluation plans will be developed to measure outcomes. Legislative, executive, and regulatory branches of government will be examined to understand their roles in assessing problems, planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs; funding sources for programs will also be explored.