Answer 2 for NUR 550 Explain the value of biostatistics in population health research

Biostatistics is taking a sample of a specific population to study the biology and medicine to summarize the characteristics and make predictions regarding the population sample (Minkoff, 2022). Biostatistics in population health research is valuable because it is usually too difficult to study the entire population because of the vast number. The role of epidemiology in researching and addressing population health challenges is studying the distribution and determinants of health-related states and events (CDC, 2012). My evidence-based practice proposal is regarding training new unlicensed nursing assistant personnel. Biostatistics is significant to my proposal because it is important to have a good sample of the different people that are hired for these positions. For example, I currently have six trainees on my floor. They all have different levels of education and past working history. There is also a new trainee position where the new hire does not need any prior health related experience. One of the trainees is very engaged, but they did not know what reparations were. This is difficult because the floor does all of their training and was not provided any guidance for their orientation to ensure their success.

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. (2012). Lesson 1: Introduction to Epidemiology. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section1.html

Minkoff, E.C. (2022). Biostatistics. Magill’s Medical Guide (Online Edition). https://search-ebscohost-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=87690456&site=eds-live&scope=site