CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTION
OVERVIEW
Case studies address CLO A. The case studies provide the learner with the opportunity to analyze current epidemiological data for management, evaluate various determinants and measures of health, and to synthesize this information to make management decisions based on Christian principles.
Case studies also provide the future professional with a glimpse into the real-world application of writing briefs or actual case studies for use in management or leadership decision making. These assignments provide a framework for how niche-specific, social proofs may be used to inform decisions in health care administration. Leaders will utilize these types of case studies to determine how to best serve populations or at-risk demographics when delivering health care.
CASE STUDY PROMPTS
Case Study: Assessment of Burden of Disease Assignment
Read/Review: Chapter 3, Case Study 3.1
Respond to the following question sets. Include a description of how you derived the response.
1. What are the top three cancer for DALYs? Do these differ from one race/ethnic group to another? What is the value of this information to the healthcare manager?
2. In which race/ethnic group are lung cancer DALYs the lowest? Describe the impact of these results.
3. Which race/ethnic group has the highest DALYs from prostate and liver cancer? How can this information be used by a healthcare manager?
4. How much does stomach cancer contribute to DALYs in each race/ethnic group? Why is this information important to the healthcare manager?
