For Phase 3 of the Capstone project, analyze and describe the strengths and weaknesses of the aggregate and the community where the aggregate resides.

These prompts appear to be part of a capstone project for a healthcare or community health-related course. The prompts involve analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of an aggregate community and conducting a risk assessment for a family within that community.

In Phase 3, students are asked to apply the MAP-IT model to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the aggregate community. This model involves Mobilizing community partnerships, Assessing the community, Planning strategies to address identified health issues, Implementing interventions, and Tracking progress over time. Students should identify the strengths and weaknesses of the community in each of these areas, using examples to support their analysis. For example, they might note that the community has strong partnerships with local healthcare providers (Mobilize), but struggles with high rates of poverty and unemployment (Assess).

In Phase 4, students are asked to conduct a risk assessment for a family within the aggregate community. They should describe how they conducted the assessment, including the tools or models they used (such as the Friedman Family Assessment Model). They should also describe the results of the assessments, including any identified health risks or concerns for the family and how these risks might impact the larger community. For example, they might note that the family has limited access to healthcare and is struggling to manage chronic conditions like diabetes, which could lead to increased healthcare costs and burden on the community if left unaddressed.

Overall, these prompts require students to apply their knowledge of community health concepts and assessment tools to analyze real-world situations and develop strategies for addressing health risks and concerns within a specific community.