HLT362 Full Course Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Discuss the historical application of statistics in the
field of health care. Describe an example, other than Florence Nightingale’s
contributions, where statistical application has greatly influenced or changed
health care operations or practice.

DQ2 Discuss why it is important for a person working in
health care to understand statistical concepts.
Provide an example of how statistical data is used in your organization
or specialty area today and what you are expected to do with this information
as a practitioner.

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Select a research article, other than the articles from
your assignments, from the GCU library. Provide an overview of the study and
describe the strategy that was used to select the sample from the population.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the sampling method selected. Provide support for
your answer. Include the article title and permalink in your post.

DQ2 Using the research article selected for DQ 1, identify
three key questions you will ask and answer when reading the research study and
why these questions are important. When responding to peers, provide other
questions and answers that could be considered in relation to the peers’
studies.

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Provide two different examples of how research uses
hypothesis testing, and describe the criteria for rejecting the null
hypothesis. Discuss why this is important in your practice and with patient
interactions.

DQ2 Evaluate and provide examples of how hypothesis testing
and confidence intervals are used together in health care research. Provide a
workplace example that illustrates your ideas.

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Provide an example of experimental, quasi-experimental,
and nonexperimental research from the GCU Library and explain how each research
type differs from the others. When replying to peers, evaluate the
effectiveness of the research design of the study for two of the examples
provided.

DQ2 Describe the difference between research and quality
improvement. Provide a workplace example where qualitative and quantitative
research is applied and how it was used within your organization. When replying
to peers, discuss how these research findings might be incorporated into
another health care setting.

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 Describe how epidemiological data influences changes in
health practices. Provide an example and explain what data would be necessary
to make a change in practice.

DQ2 Discuss ways your organization uses technology to gather
patient and health care information, and how this information and data are used
to direct patient care and outcomes.

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 1 Assignment

Application of Statistics in Health Care

Statistical application and the interpretation of data is
important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this
topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical
application in health care. Include the following:

Describe the application of statistics in health care.
Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and
leadership.

Consider your organization or specialty area and how you
utilize statistical knowledge. Discuss how you obtain statistical data, how
statistical knowledge is used in day-to-day operations and how you apply it or
use it in decision making.

Three peer-reviewed, scholarly or professional references
are required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 2 Assignment

Article Analysis 1

The interpretation of research in health care is essential
to decision making. By understanding research, health care providers can
identify risk factors, trends, outcomes for treatment, health care costs and
best practices. To be effective in evaluating and interpreting research, the
reader must first understand how to interpret the findings. You will practice
article analysis in Topics 2, 3, and 5.

For this assignment:

Search the GCU Library and find three different health care
articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles that appear in the
Topic Materials or textbook. Complete an article analysis for each using the
“Article Analysis 1” template.

Refer to the “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in
Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a
Randomised Controlled Trial,” in conjunction with the “Article
Analysis Example 1,” for an example of an article analysis.

While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources
should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance

Article Analysis 1

Article Citation and Permalink(APA format)	Article 1	Article 2	Article 3
Point	Description	Description	Description
Broad Topic Area/Title
Identify Independent and Dependent Variablesand Type of Data for the Variables
Population of Interest for the Study
Sample
Sampling Method
Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode; Standard Deviation)Identify examples of descriptive statistics in the article.
Inferential StatisticsIdentify examples of inferential statistics in the article.

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 3 Assignment

Article Analysis 2

Search the GCU Library and find two new health care articles
that use quantitative research. Do not use articles from a previous assignment,
or articles that appear in the Topic Materials or textbook.

Complete an article analysis for each using the
“Article Analysis: Part 2” template.

Refer to the “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in
Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a
Randomised Controlled Trial,” in conjunction with the “Article
Analysis Example 2,” for an example of an article analysis.

While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources
should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 4 Assignment

Quality Improvement Proposal

Identify a quality improvement opportunity in your
organization or practice. In a 1,250-1,500 word paper, describe the problem or
issue and propose a quality improvement initiative based on evidence-based
practice. Apply “The Road to Evidence-Based Practice” process,
illustrated in Chapter 4 of your textbook, to create your proposal.

Include the following:

Provide an overview the problem and the setting in which the
problem or issue occurs.

Explain why a quality improvement initiative is needed in
this area and the expected outcome.

Discuss how the results of previous research demonstrate
support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes.
Include a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5
years, not included in the course materials or textbook, that establish
evidence in support of the quality improvement proposed.

Discuss steps necessary to implement the quality improvement
initiative. Provide evidence and rationale to support your answer.

Explain how the quality improvement initiative will be
evaluated to determine whether there was improvement.

Support your explanation by identifying the variables,
hypothesis test, and statistical test that you would need to prove that the
quality improvement initiative succeeded.

While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources
should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 5 Assignment

Summary and Descriptive Statistics

There is often the requirement to evaluate descriptive
statistics for data within the organization or for health care information.
Every year the National Cancer Institute collects and publishes data based on
patient demographics. Understanding differences between the groups based upon
the collected data often informs health care professionals towards research, treatment
options, or patient education.

Using the data on the “National Cancer Institute
Data” Excel spreadsheet, calculate the descriptive statistics indicated
below for each of the Race/Ethnicity groups. Refer to your textbook and the
Topic Materials, as needed, for assistance in with creating Excel formulas.

Provide the following descriptive statistics:

Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, and Mode

Measures of Variation:
Variance, Standard Deviation, and Range (a formula is not needed for
Range).

Once the data is calculated, provide a 150-250 word analysis
of the descriptive statistics on the spreadsheet. This should include
differences and health outcomes between groups.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing?is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite.

American
Indian / Alaska Native (includes Hispanic) Asian
/ Pacific Islander (includes Hispanic) Black
(includes Hispanic) Hispanic (any
race) White (includes Hispanic) National
Cancer Institute (2018) Lung and bronchus cancer. Retrieved from Janary 8, 2019
from https://seer.cancer.gov/explorer/application.php?

Year of Diagnosis Rate
per 100,000 Rate per 100,000 Rate per 100,000 Rate per 100,000 Rate per 100,000

2000 45.7 41.8 77.8 34.2 68.8

2001 47.9 41 79 34.1 68.7

2002 44.6 40.4 75.8 34.1 68

2003 50 40.9 77.3 34.5 67.1

2004 51.7 40.5 75.1 35 65.8

2005 48.7 40.2 73.7 33.8 65.9

2006 46.4 39.8 73.4 32 65.8

2007 43.1 38.8 71.2 32.7 65.2

2008 45 38.5 70.8 32.2 63.9

2009 40.1 39 71.6 31.8 63.1

2010 42.4 37 67.8 30.3 60.4

2011 39.6 36.6 64.1 29.4 58.5

2012 36.6 36.7 64.3 28.2 57.5

2013 39.9 36.6 60.5 28.8 56.3

2014 32 34 61.3 26.8 55.4

2015 38.7 34.4 57.4 26 53.2

HLT362 Applied Statistics for Health care Professionals

Week 5 Assignment

Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics

Search the GCU Library and find one new health care article
that uses quantitative research. Do not use an article from a previous
assignment, or that appears in the Topic Materials or textbook.

Complete an article analysis and ethics evaluation of the
research using the “Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research
Ethics” template. See Chapter 5 of your textbook as needed, for
assistance.

While APA style is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources
should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance

Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics

Article Citation and Permalink(APA format)	Article 1
Point	Description
Broad Topic Area/Title
Problem Statement(What is the problem research is addressing?)
Purpose Statement(What is the purpose of the study?)
Research Questions(What questions does the research seek to answer?)
Define Hypothesis(Or state the correct hypothesis based upon variables used)
Identify Dependent and Independent Variablesand Type of Data for the Variables
Population of Interest for Study
Sample
Sampling Method
Identify Data CollectionIdentify how data were collected
Summarize Data Collection Approach
Discuss Data AnalysisInclude what types of statistical tests were used for the variables.
Summarize Results of Study
Summary of Assumptions and LimitationsIdentify the assumptions and limitations from the article.Report other potential assumptions and limitations ofyour review not listed by the author.

Ethical Considerations

Evaluate the article and identify
potential ethical considerations that may have occurred when sampling,
collecting data, analyzing data, or publishing results. Summarize your findings
below in 250-500 words. Provide rationale and support for your evaluation.

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