MMHA6530 Week 10 Discussion Latest 2021 June

MMHA6530 Disease Prevention and Care Management

Week 10 Discussion

Applying Evidence-Based Programs to Population Health to Improve Outcomes and Return on Investment

Identifying evidence-based practices is a major undertaking. Yet, when health professionals take the time to fully research a practice and note the best fit for a population and condition, it can greatly improve the results of the program as a whole. Once the best fit for a population is determined in terms of the right practices based on evidence, they may be implemented in various ways, such as in a roll out with small groups over the population or on a grand scale in which the entire population is offered the program at the same time.

To ensure that an evidence-based practice is working, it is important to evaluate the program routinely. Developing measurable and actionable goals will greatly assist in this process. Taking a step back to look at the progress of the program can be very beneficial in making modifications as needed for ongoing success. Any issues identified do not mean the program is a failure. Instead, it indicates areas that may need attention.

In Week 2, you examined the importance of evidence-based practice in general as well as the value of consumer involvement. You also explored the benefits and limitations of using evidence-based practices for chronic diseases and conditions at a population level. This week, you will apply insights on evidence-based practice to the specific chronic disease or condition at a population level that you selected for your Final Project.

For this Discussion:

To Prepare

Review the week’s Resources.

Conduct a search for evidence-based practices related to your Final Project topic.

By Day 3

Post a comprehensive explanation of how evidence-based practices might improve population health outcomes for the chronic disease or condition at the population level you selected for your Final Project. Then, explain how evidence-based practices might provide a better return on investment (ROI) for effective prevention and care management for the chronic disease or condition at the population level you selected for your Final Project. Be specific and provide examples in your post.

By Day 5

Respond to at least two colleagues. Respond in one or more of the following ways:

Suggest another reason why evidence-based practices might improve population outcomes for your colleague’s selected chronic disease or condition at the population level.

Select another reason that evidence-based practices might provide a better ROI for your colleague’s selected chronic disease or condition at the population level.

Suggest another example of improved ROI from evidence-based practices.

Expand on your colleague’s posting with additional insights and resources.