Sample Answer for NUR 630 Quality Data Sources Included After Question
The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with various data sources used by health care
organizations to obtain quality data. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) creates an annual report, the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, which assesses the performance of the U.S. health care system. This report identifes strengths and weaknesses of the health care system in addition to disparities for access to health care and quality of health care. The report is based on more than 250 measures of quality and disparities, and it covers a broad range of health care services and settings.
Access the most current report using the “National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports” AHRQ website, provided in the topic Resources. Select fve data sources from this report and fll in the required components on the “Quality Data Sources Organizer.”
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A Sample Answer For the Assignment: NUR 630 Quality Data Sources
Title: NUR 630 Quality Data Sources
Data SourcePrimary ContentPopulation TargetedDemographic DataScheduleIs This a Source of Primary or Secondary Data?How / When / Where
the Information Might
Be UsedThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)In this report, AHRQ asserts that blacks as disproportionately affected by overdose deaths as a result of using synthetic opioids compared to Methadone. The report highlights that drug overdose death due to synthetic opioids focuses on individuals who have died from either illicit or prescribed fentanyl or tramadol.The targeted population in this source include users, especially the racially disadvantaged African American communities who are the most affected by the trends in this report. Demographic data in this report include the overall rate of overdose deaths per 100,000 people among the total population. For instance, age-adjusted rate for overdose deaths for fentanyl rose from 0.6 per 100,000 in 2013 to 5.9 per 100,000 population in 2017.The report uses a graph to schedule the increase in the rate of deaths associated with synthetic opioids in the population compared to those of blacksThe information is sources of primary data since it is through a survey conducted by the CDCThe information may be used to show the disparities in deaths due to the use of opioids based on racial composition. When data and information can be used by nurses and healthcare providers in providing evidence-based care in health care settings to minimize disparities and enhance quality delivery of services. The data can be used when the population seeks to understand the effects of synthetic opioids in the war against drugs by law enforcement officers and agencies.National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report In this, the source observes that there are disparities in infant mortality as well as low birth weight based on race and ethnicity. The report highlights that Black, American Indian and Alaska Natives infants are likely to be born with low birth weight and have the highest mortality rate per 1,000 live births. These figures are higher compared to whites who are born with low weight.The report targets federal programs focused on reducing, and eliminating the disparities across the states. These agencies include CDC’s Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Program, HRSA’s Health Start Program, and Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Program. The report also targets expectant mothers and nursing professionals as well as other healthcare providers.Demographic data used include the rate of mortality per 1,000 live births. For instance, it shows that among black infants, 236 per 1,000 live births die while for whites it is 210 per 1,000 live births.The source uses tables to schedule its data.This is a source of secondary data since the information has been extracted from federal reports and other sources.The information can be used to develop programs aimed at reducing infant mortality associated with low live birth weight among the racial minority groups in the country. The information can be used in health care settings, community centers, and by mothers with low live birth weight babies when seeking ways to reduce potential infant mortality. Indian Health Services hospitals While American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) experience leading rates of type 2 diabetes in the country, the report notes that hospital admissions for uncontrolled diabetes among these racial groups is improving. Further, the report shows that the decrease is not also occurring among younger age groups.The report targets different racial groups, especially the affected races, and ways that they can use to control diabetes to reduce admissions. The report also targets HIS facilities and the interventions that can implement to target younger age groups among these populations.Demographic data in this report include the number of patients seeking admissions for uncontrolled diabetes per 100,000 population aged 18 and above in these facilities. Data also includes tribal and contract healthcare facilities based on sex between 2000 and 2016.The source uses graphs to show its data and information as well as rate increases among the affected racial groups.The information is a source of primary data since the NHQDR obtained the information from IHS hospitals as well as contract and tribal healthcare facilities.Nurses and other healthcare providers can use the information in providing evidence-based and culturally competent healthcare. The information can also be used by policymakers on minority issues to develop effective strategies to mitigate the disparities. Research entities can also utilize the information when conducting further studies to understand the cause of these disparities.Medical Expenditure Panel Survey In this report, MEPS asserts that there is need to ensure that patients comprehend physicians’ instructions before leaving the facilities. For instance, nine out of ten Americans get challenged to get, process, and comprehend simple information and services required in making effective health decisions and actions. Imperatively, the source emphasizes the need for better communication strategies to assist both providers and patients understand each other in a better way. The report proposes the teach-back model of communication.This source targets the general population, especially individuals that visit physicians to access healthcare services. The report also targets physicians and how they can initiate better communication approaches to help patients understand instructions, particularly prescriptions. Demographic data includes all people irrespective of age who pay a visit to a medical or healthcare provider. For example, it shows that only 12% of adults in the country are health literate.The report uses graphs, especially bar graphs or histograms to show the health literacy levels among the different racial groups. It also demonstrates how the stakeholders can use the teach-back approach to improve communication.The information is a source of primary data as it is compiled by both the MEPS and NHQDRThe information can be used to develop ways to better communication between patients and providers when they visit their physicians in their clinical settings. Agencies can also utilize the data to enhance communication methods between health care providers and patients.Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) In this report, AHRQ discusses the need for hypertension control among healthcare employees working in administrative services and resource areas. The report asserts that high blood pressure affects one in every three adult Americans and is a major contributing risk factor for other conditions like heart failure and cardiac attacks as well as stroke and chronic kidney condition and even death.The report targets those who work in the healthcare support service areas and centers suffering from the condition as well as the general population.The data demographic includes those affected by the condition as well as those working in these centers.The report uses graphs, histograms and tables showing the racial composition and disparity among those affected by hypertension in the country.The source provides primary data since it is collected from the employees working in the agency.The information can be used to develop programs by employers to reduce causes of hypertension among their employees in their workplaces. The information can be utilized when developing exercise programs that are efficient to the employers and employees in the management of hypertension, especially the associated costs.
References
Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) (2017). AHRQ Data Spotlight: Hypertension Control in Health Resources andServices Administration Health Centers. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-hypertension.pdf
Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) (2017b). More Effort Is Needed to Ensure Patients Understand Doctors’ Instructions. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-health-literacy.pdf
Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) (2017c). Hospital Admissions for Uncontrolled Diabetes Improving Among
American Indians and Alaska Natives. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-aian-diabetes.pdf
Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) (2017d). Disparities Continue in Infant Mortality and Low Birth Weight. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-infantmortality.pdf
Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) (2017e). Blacks Experiencing Fast-Rising Rates of Overdose Deaths Involving Synthetic Opioids Other Than Methadone
