Analyze the social educational and ecological determinants of health.
Windshield Survey
Course Outcome
Analyze the social educational and ecological determinants of health.
Introduction
A windshield survey provides the nurse with an opportunity to get an initial sense of the community of interest. The characteristics of the community provide valuable information related to the population who live within it. A windshield survey is the equivalent of a head-to-toe assessment but instead of assessing an individual you are looking at characteristics that define a community.
Windshield surveys are systematic observations made from a moving vehicle
___ Walking surveys are systematic observations made on foot
Why would you conduct windshield or walking surveys?
___Windshield or walking surveys give an objective view of the community
___They can be adapted to community-based participatory research inviting community participation
___They may allow you to see assets that community members take for granted or dont see
___They can be the easiest and quickest way to get an overview of the entire community
___They allow clear comparisons among different parts of a community
___They can be very useful in understanding specific aspects of a community
___They give you a feel for the community
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/assessing-community-needs-and-resources/windshield-walking-surveys/checklist
Directions
Find a friend or someone to drive you through the community. As you travel through your community take note of features that highlight the communitys unique characteristics. The link that follows will guide you as you tour the community.
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/assessing-community-needs-and-resources/windshield-walking-surveys/checklist
Especially note the communitys:
What to examine in a general community assessment survey:
Housing
Other buildings
Public spaces
Parks
Culture and entertainment
Streetscape
Street use
Commercial activity
Signs
Industry
Land use
Infrastructure
Public transportation
Traffic
Environmental quality
Race/ethnicity
Faith communities
Health services
Community and public services
Community safety
Public schools
Higher education
Political activity
Community organizations
Media
Differences among neighborhoods or areas of the community
The feel of the community
Guidelines for a windshield survey
___Use a map
___If you can try to use a team of at least two
___Drive at a moderate speed and avoid unexpected actions
___Drive both on major and minor streets particularly in residential neighborhoods
___Pull over at regular intervals to make and compare notes
___Try to be inconspicuous
Guidelines for a walking survey
___Study a map beforehand or do a drive-through so youll know where youre going
___Again it can be helpful to work in teams
___If you want to experience the community take part in everyday activities
___Go inside public buildings and cultural institutions
___Sit down in a quiet place to take notes
___Sometimes the best survey can be a combination of walking and driving
___Analyze what youve seen and decide how to use the information
Prepare a 15 slide (excluding title page and references) PowerPoint presentation that addresses the characteristics of the community that you observed. The final slide should highlight key indicators that reflect the health of the community.
The PowerPoint presentation should include photographs illustrations and bullet points. The speakers notes must accompany each slide and be at least 100 words in length. You must include at least three sources cited within the speakers notes and included on the reference slide. To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Home.
Assignment Requirements
Before finalizing your work you should:
be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Home) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.
Your writing Assignment should:
follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar punctuation etc.);
be well ordered logical and unified as well as original and insightful;
display superior content organization style and mechanics; and
use APA 6th Edition format.
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