Provide your opinion on how the “average” reader will respond to the article

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This week we will explore current events related to epidemiology. You will present a scientific article to the class. Please focus on interpreting the research question, methodology, results, and conclusions from a sample of peer-reviewed scientific literature. Please be sure the article is related to epidemiology, summarizing its contents for the class, and providing a succinct written summary. Current events must have been published within the last six months. Written summaries should include:

  • State the objectives of the study
  • Summarize the study design and findings
  • Provide a reference of the article
  • Provide your opinion on how the “average” reader will respond to the article. Will the article influence decision making or thinking? Does the article leave out any important information?

Sample;

The New England Journal of Medicine published a large study showing that there is a small but significant risk of breast cancer associated with regular use of hormonal birth control pills. The study involved 1.8 million women in Denmark between the ages of 15 and 49 who were followed for about 11 years. Results showed that 11,517 cases of breast cancer occurred (Morch, Skovlund, Hannaford, Iversen, Fielding, & Lidegaard, 2017). “For every 10,000 women, 13 cases of breast cancers were reported with the use of birth control pills. For every 100,000 women using birth control pills, there were 68 new cases of diagnosed breast cancer each year compared to 55 new cases of breast cancer among women who were not using birth control pills” (Mandel, 2017). Current users of hormonal contraceptives were associated with a 20% increased risk of breast cancer. Women who used contraceptives less than a year showed a 9% increased risk, and women who used contraceptives greater than 10 years showed a 38% increased risk (Mandel, 2017). There was noted a rapid disappearance of breast cancer risks after the discontinuation of hormonal contraceptives short-term use (Morch, Skovlund, Hannaford, Iversen, Fielding, & Lidegaard, 2017).

After reading this article, I believe it is a significant public health concern. About 140 million women used hormonal contraception worldwide (Do hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk?, 2017). Like other contraceptives, birth control releases hormones. I think it is important to weigh out the risks and benefits. Oral contraceptives may benefit women with dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, and has shown to reduce the risks of ovarian, endometrial, and colorectal cancers (Hunter, 2017). I think women should explore the risks and benefits to help decide which treatment is best for them because no type of hormone contraceptive is risk free.

Reference

Do hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk? (2017). Retrieved from http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/do-hormonal-contraceptives-increase-risk

Hunter, J. D. (2017). Oral contraceptives and the small increased risk of breast cancer. The New England Journal of Medicine.

Mandal, A. (2017). Cancer risk with birth control pills emerges again in latest study. Retrieved from https://www.news-medical.net/news/20171210/Cancer-risk-with-birth-control-pills-emerges-again-in-latest-study.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Morch, L. S., Skovlund, C. W., Hannaford, P. C., Iversen, L., Fielding, S., & Lidegaard, O. (2017). Contemporary hormonal contraception and the risk of breast cancer. The New England Journal of Medicine. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1700732

Write a 1- to 3-page explanation of your evaluation plan. Include the timeline for evaluation, and explain how you will incorporate refreezing.

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Developing a Strategic Plan

 

Section 5: Proposed Core Team of Change Champions

 

In Week 4, you examined the benefits of stakeholder involvement and the negative consequences that may arise if this is not sufficiently addressed during strategic planning. This week you have been considering how to leverage the influence of change champions and facilitate team building to promote the successful implementation of a proposed change.

How would you create a core team of change champions for the change you are proposing through your Course Project?

 

To prepare:

 

Reflect on the results of your SWOT analysis (submitted in Week 7) and other elements of your strategic plan.

Think about how effective stakeholder involvement would promote the successful adoption and implementation of your proposed change.

 

Consider the following:

 

What strategies would help you to develop a core team to generate buy-in for this change?

Which stakeholders should be included in the process as change champions? How and when should they become involved?

Begin to write a 1- to 2-page description of your core team of change champions.

 

Section 6: Evaluation Plan

 

Creating an evaluation plan is a critical part of developing a strategic plan. How would evaluation allow you to determine the cost benefits and effectiveness of your proposed change?

 

To prepare:

 

Reflect on the elements of your Course Project that you have developed thus far. Review the information on evaluation presented in the Learning Resources, and reflect on any insights you have gained from this week’s Discussion. (Week 11 Discussion)

How would you evaluate the implementation of your strategic plan? Develop an evaluation plan that includes a timeline for evaluation. Be sure to incorporate refreezing.

 

To complete:

 

Write a 1- to 3-page explanation of your evaluation plan. Include the timeline for evaluation, and explain how you will incorporate refreezing.

Note: This will be submitted as part of your Course Project this week.

 

Section 7: Executive Summary

 

As your development of a strategic plan comes to a conclusion, it is time to develop foundational pieces for your Course Project, including an executive summary.

An executive summary provides an overview of your proposed change and allows your target audience to become acquainted with the essential elements of the strategic plan. Your executive summary should be informative and persuasive, delineating the business case for your proposed change.

 

To prepare:

 

Review the information in the Learning Resources related to developing an executive summary.

Craft an executive summary that appeals to your target audience and presents key information related to your strategic plan. Be sure to describe the unmet need you are addressing and convey the urgency or significance of this problem. Clearly state your proposed change and substantiate your recommendation.

 

To complete:

 

Write an executive summary for your strategic plan.

Note: This will be submitted as part of your Course Project this week.

 

Section 8: References

 

The inclusion of a reference list not only allows you to credit others’ work appropriately but also provides the information readers would need to read resources of interest to them and learn more about the underpinnings of your strategic plan.

 

To prepare:

 

Develop and/or refine the list of the resources cited in your strategic plan.

 

To complete:

 

Create your reference list to accompany your strategic plan.

 

 

Comprehensive Course Project: Developing a Strategic Plan

 

Over the past several weeks of this course, you have been developing elements of a strategic plan. As you prepare to submit your Course Project, reflect on what you have learned throughout this process. Also think about how you would like to convey the results of your analysis and planning to your target audience.

 

Your Course Project must include information related to each section of the Course Project assigned in Weeks 6–11; however, you have some flexibility in terms of how you present it. You may wish to compare strategic plans from various groups and organizations and then develop a format that best suits your plan.

Note: Your comprehensive Course Project serves as your Portfolio Assignment for this course.

 

To complete:

 

Create a strategic plan that includes essential information related to the following:

Section 1: Summary of the Issue

Section 2: SWOT Analysis

Section 3: Balanced Scorecard

Section 4: Budgeting and Timeline Tools

Section 5: Proposed Core Team of Change Champions

Section 6: Evaluation Plan

Section 7: Executive Summary

Section 8: References

 

SECTION 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 are attached.

 

PLEASE COMPLETE OTHER SECTIONS and need one comprehensive project submitted including each section.

 

THis paper is worth 500 points and depending on this paper is my pass or fail.

 

 

Response should be at least 250 words each; original, free from plagiarism, reviewed by Turnitin and follow APA guidelines.

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Response should be at least 250 words each; original, free from plagiarism, reviewed by Turnitin and follow APA guidelines.

Provided a thorough and complete explanation of the discussion questions assigned.

Provided responses that are original and free from plagiarism as verified with the Turnitin program.

Followed APA guidelines for writing style, spelling, grammar, and citation of sources.

1. Describe the types of epithelial and connective tissues found in the epidermis and dermis of the skin.

2. Describe the process by which the skin cools the body when warm and warms the body

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While the implementation plan prepares students to apply their research to the problem or issue they have identified for their capstone change proposal project, the literature review enables students to map out and move into the active planning and development stages of the project.

A literature review analyzes how current research supports the PICOT, as well as identifies what is known and what is not known in the evidence. Students will use the information from the earlier PICOT Statement Paper and Literature Evaluation Table assignments to develop a 750-1,000 word review that includes the following sections:

  1. Title page
  2. Introduction section
  3. A comparison of research questions
  4. A comparison of sample populations
  5. A comparison of the limitations of the study
  6. A conclusion section, incorporating recommendations for further research

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.