Learn about the Introduction to Epidemiology, key epidemiological approaches, and the epidemiological process in nursing. Essential notes for B.Sc Nursing students.
UNIT-8 INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY – EPIDEMIOLOGICAL APPROACHES AND PROCESS
Table: Introduction to Epidemiology
| Unit | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8.1 | Epidemiology: Concept and Definition |
| 8.2 | Distribution and Frequency of Diseases |
| 8.3 | Aims and Uses of Epidemiology |
| 8.4 | Epidemiological Models of Causation of Disease |
| 8.5 | Concept of Disease Transmission |
| 8.6 | Mode of Transmission: Direct, Indirect, and Chain of Infection |
| 8.7 | Time Trends or Fluctuations in Disease Occurrence |
| 8.8 | Epidemiological Approaches: Descriptive, Analytical, and Experimental |
| 8.9 | Application of Epidemiology in Health Care Delivery / Principles |
| 8.10 | Investigation of an Epidemic of Communicable Diseases |
| 8.11 | Use of Basic Epidemiological Tools to Make Community Diagnosis for Effective Planning and Intervention |
| 8.12 | Roles of a Community Health Nurse in Epidemiology |
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