Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice: A Population Health Perspective Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781284154948 ISBN-10: 1284154947 Copyright: 2021 Edition: 1st Author: Zeni, Mary Beth Doody's Expert Review    Score: 78 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Lisa  Roberts,  DrPH, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN  (Loma Linda University) Description This book introduces the principles of epidemiology in the context of population health. Purpose According to the book, the purpose is to provide graduate-level nursing students with a general overview of epidemiology and data analysis from a population health perspective. The book discusses this epidemiological framework, social determinants of health, public health, and clinical examples, making it appropriate for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Audience The book is written for graduate-level nursing students and is specifically tailored to APRNs, though PhD nursing students would also benefit. The author is a credible expert with appropriate credentials and experience, in addition to numerous related peer-reviewed publications. Features Each of the book's 11 chapters begins with key terms and objectives. Key terms are noted in bold text throughout the chapters. Section headings appropriately guide the reader, while figures, text boxes, and tables enhance understanding. Each chapter concludes with a brief summary and discussion questions. The book is easy to read and presents up-to-date information to demonstrate salient points that are relevant to graduate-level nursing students and APRN practice. There is an appendix available for readers interested in an expanded history of epidemiology, and a glossary with succinct definitions for quick reference. It would have been helpful for reading and graph interpretation if the figures were printed in color. Assessment Another book with a nearly identical title, Epidemiology for Advanced Practice Nurses, Macha and McDonough (Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2012), introduces epidemiology and the application of statistical concepts with a prevention and community health orientation for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students. However, this book represents an important update on the subject matter and is an excellent resource for MSN/DNP students and APRN clinicians. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the product's objectives met? 8 1-5 Does the website help achieve the purpose? 4 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 8 1-5 Is this directed to an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 2 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 3 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 4 1-5 Rate the added value from the online version. 3 1-5 Is the online version easy to access? 3 1-5 Rate the ease of navigation/search. 3 1-5 Rate the pedagogic quality of images on the online version. 4 1-5 Rate the value of added audiovisual features online. 3 1-5 Is there sufficient use of hypertext links? 5 1-5 Are there hyperlinks from references to journal articles? 5 1-5 Is there appropriate use of features like bookmarking, printing/exporting? 3 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 8 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.