Evidence-Based Health Promotion Plan for Population Health

NURS-FPX4060: Evidence-Based Practice for Continuous Improvement
Assignment Brief.

Assessment Title: Health Promotion Plan
Length: 3–5 pages (excluding title page and references)
Format: APA 7th Edition
Submission: Electronic/Online Portal

Assignment Instructions:
Develop a comprehensive health promotion plan for a distinct population. Select a pressing health issue impacting the community (e.g., mental health among young adults, youth tobacco use, obesity in minority populations, vaccination uptake, disaster recovery preparedness). Articulate the rationale for topic selection using current evidence and best practices.

Tasks:

• Define the population and health issue with supporting epidemiological and demographic data.

• Analyze health risks and healthcare needs using peer-reviewed evidence and valid sources.

• Formulate SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for health improvement.

• Design actionable strategies/interventions, drawing on evidence-based practice models.

• Detail expected outcomes and benchmarks for evaluating strategy effectiveness.

• Reference core guidelines and peer literature supporting your strategies.

Rubric/Criteria:

1. Identification of population/problem: Use credible statistics and current literature.

2. Justification for chosen health promotion approach: Cite peer-reviewed, post-2019 sources.

3. Outline of implementation procedures and benchmarks.

4. Critical discussion of expected impact, barriers, and sustainability.

5. Use of at least three peer-reviewed references published from 2019-2025.

Include relevant keywords/phrases related to evidence-based nursing, health promotion, and population health management in your introductory and concluding sections. Reference recent authoritative guidelines and peer-reviewed studies on selected health issues for credibility.

References

1. Melnyk, B.M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2023). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice. Wolters Kluwer.

2. White, K.M., Dudley-Brown, S., & Terhaar, M.F. (2021). Translation of evidence into nursing and healthcare practice. Springer Publishing Company.

3. 1. Alshehri, R., Alquwez, N., & Cruz, J.P. (2024). Nurses’ experiences and perspectives regarding evidence‐based practice implementation in the healthcare context. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80(2), 335-348. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15782

   2. Dan, B.J., & Peng, L.M. (2025). Defining evidence-based nursing practice: An interpretative synthesis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 81(1), 9-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jan.2025.03.005

   3. Kamei, T., et al. (2023). Developing a Theory of Community Caring for Public Health Nursing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1039. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021039

   4. World Health Organization. (2023). WHO Global Framework on Well-being and Health Promotion. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240072546

   5. Norris, T., & Norris, J. (2024). Community health nursing: Recent trends and implications for nursing practice. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 41(3), 185-199. https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2023.2254321

4. World Health Organization (2019). Health promotion and disease prevention: A strategic framework. WHO Publications.