EPIDEMIOLOGY

Course Description

Definition and objectives of the course; The aim of this course is to enable students to apply existing knowledge to improve the health of the population and to use research methods to understand the determinants that are effective in health and disease states. It enhances competence in analysis, synthesis and planning by providing the knowledge and skills necessary for the students to evaluate the health status of the society. Definition, principles, strategies, historical development of epidemiology; Areas of use of epidemiological methods; Descriptive epidemiology; Epidemiological measures; Tools used in aggregate data in epidemiology; Case control studies; Cross-sectional surveys field surveys; Control studies; Intervention studies; Methodological research; Epidemiology of infectious diseases; Epidemiological investigation of epidemics; Notification and surveillance systems; Epidemiological criteria determining health status; Epidemiology research planning.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Define epidemiology.
2. 02 2. Describe the uses of epidemiological methods.
3. 03 3. Describe the distribution of disease in a population according to time , place, and person
4. 04 4. Differentiate between incidence and prevalence
5. 05 5. Distinguish between observational and experimental studies
6. 06 6. Evaluate potential errors in epidemiological studies
7. 07 7. Compare types of causal relationship
8. 08 8.Distinguish differences between epidemiology of communicable and noncommunicale diseases
9. 09 9. Explain surveillance and response
10. 10 10. Analyze results of prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Bonita, R., Beaglehole, R., & Kjellström, T. (2006). Basic Epidemiology. World Health Organization.
2. 02 2. Olsen, J., Christensen, K., Murray, J., & Ekbom, A. (2010). An introduction to epidemiology for health professionals. Springer; New York
3. 03 3. U.S. Department of Health and Human services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Workforce and Career Development. (2012). An Introduction to Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3ed ed.) Atlanta, GA 30333.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Define epidemiology.
2. L02 2. Describe the uses of epidemiological methods.
3. L03 3. Describe the distribution of disease in a population according to time , place, and person
4. L04 4. Differentiate between incidence and prevalence
5. L05 5. Distinguish between observational and experimental studies
6. L06 6. Evaluate potential errors in epidemiological studies
7. L07 7. Compare types of causal relationship
8. L08 8.Distinguish differences between epidemiology of communicable and noncommunicale diseases
9. L09 9. Explain surveillance and response
10. L10 10. Analyze results of prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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