Using Jordan and Zanna’s (1999) recommendations , you will critically evaluate the article you found relating to Developmental Psychology and offer your thoughts on it.

INSTRUCTIONS: you will read and evaluate a research article in Developmental Psychology. Using Jordan and Zanna’s (1999) recommendations , you will critically evaluate the article you found relating to Developmental Psychology and offer your thoughts on it. As you complete this active evaluation of the research article answer the following questions., do you find yourself struggling with anything? Do you have any questions about the process? Please report briefly on your experience and post any questions or struggles you have as you read through and critically evaluate your article. Also, please report on the recommendation given by Jordan & Zanna (1999) that you find the most helpful as you evaluate your article.

Find the most current financial data and ratios for at least 2 firms in a single industry (like in the banking industry or airline industry), from the US and Write a minimum of 8 page paper on the comparison of the firms (in your own words) based on what we have discussed in class.

Find the most current financial data and ratios for at least 2 firms (publicly traded would be the easiest) in a single industry (like in the banking industry or airline industry), from the US. Write a minimum of 8 page paper on the comparison of the firms (in your own words) based on what we have discussed in class. You need to give me your assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your firms, making sure to include, minimally, the following assessments: Determinants of the PStock Future Cash Flows Risk Timing of Cash Flows Profitability Measures P/E ratio Risk Liquidity position Asset efficiency Debt position Market Valuation using November 15 market valuation Current state of the firms Long Term Trend Growth prospects Why the firm been in the news this semester (if at all) You must have a bibliography with at least 4 sources. I do not accept Wikipedia as a primary source. I also want a summary of the ratios that you are reporting on in the format of the project spreadsheet. Remember to keep this in the context of the changing world – new inventions and innovations, world events, legislation, trade agreements, and the economic climate can radically change the expected future cash flows and make the corporate forecasts obsolete overnight!

Describe and discuss the importance of marketing communications objectives

This report aims to help the student to analyse and critique a current Integrated Marketing Communication plan for a company of their choice, doing a market analysis and make of use academic content to analyse a company’s current IMC strategy. Each student will choose either an Egyptian company or a Multinational company operating in the Egyptian market and choose a specific product under this company to work on. The chosen company must be B2C (Business to Consumer) and the chosen product must be used by the end-user (final consumers). An analysis for this product will be conducted using SWOT analysis (2 components: Strengths and weaknesses). The aim and objectives of this report will be explained. The chosen product must be facing a current problem in the Egyptian market such as decline in sales or low awareness levels or any other problem that needs a new IMC strategy to enhance its situation. It is not necessary to be a problem only. It can be for increasing awareness, increase brand recall or maintain their market share. The student must get all the information required from online and credible sources to identify the current problem. Having an interview with a contact in a company is a plus. It can help students to work on recent and real case in the market. Analysis of the market/industry trend, competitor analysis and current IMC strategy will be explained as shown below. The report word count should be 2000 words equivalent, consisting of all the required information explained in the brief. The report must include: 1- Executive Summary The summary should include a brief background about the company and the product chosen to be studied in the report (Citations are Must). It also should summarize the recommendations of the student provided in the report to enhance the product situation in the market. 2- Product Description and its Strengths and weaknesses in the market among competitors (Citations are Must) The student should provide a detailed analysis of the product features, designs, quality, and packaging. The pricing strategies used by the product, where it is distributed and what is their value proposition and competitive edge. Also, the student here states what are the major strengths and weaknesses of the product in the market. 3- Competitors’ Analysis (Citations are MUST) (Minimum 2 competitors in the market to be examined) The student should state competitive products to their chosen product in terms of names, year of introducing the product in the market, availability of products, sizes and batches offered, aftersales services (If applicable), offered prices, and product features and quality. Most importantly, the communication and IMC Campaigns of the competitors. 4- Explain the market trends (for your chosen industry): Change in consumers demands, needs, behaviours, entrance of new successful competitors, technology advancement. Statistics and supporting evidence of the problem must be provided to support the problem explained. Citations and references used in this part MUST be shown. 5- Description of the Current Target Audience for the chosen product. Link it to the Egyptian market (Citations are MUST) The target audience should be Egyptian consumers as the company is operating in the Egyptian market. The student should cover the 4 major components in describing target audience. These components are demographics, psychographics, behavioural and geographics descriptions. This part will not be graded if it is not cited and written based on credible and academic sources. The student can get information from the interview, but this is not the main credible source required. 6- State and describe their current marketing communications plan (Based on credible sources) This part should include an analysis of the currently or previously used marketing communications tools and platforms used such as ads, sales promotions, social media ads, sponsorships, events or any other kind of promotion. This part should be inclusive and detailed as it sets the path for CW2 on how to enhance the current IMC strategy of the chosen product. 7- Critiques and recommendations by the student on the current IMC strategy Further Recommendations Successful candidate can demonstrate the ability to: ▪ Having an excellent writing of an academic report in terms of English, flow of ideas, punctuation, and Grammar ▪ Academic writing skills ▪ Citations and referencing for the information in the report (APA Citations are MUST) ▪ Clear description of the product and its current problem in the market ▪ Clear presentation of the market and competitors’ analysis ▪ Report word count should be 2000 words equivalent and covers all required points and information Additional Information Module Learning Outcomes Assessed in this assignment? LO1 LO2 1. Describe and discuss the importance of marketing communications objectives Y 2. Analyze and critique marketing communications materials Y LO3 LO4 3. Prepare and pitch a marketing communications campaign N 4. Design and develop a minimum of two suitable promotional material examples N You will find full details of how these Learning Outcomes will be assessed by this assignment in the marking rubric at the end of this brief. You should read this as it explains how submitted work achieves certain grades. It will be useful in preparing your assignment as well as in understanding your feedback.

Are there differences in retention rates between individuals that initiate MAT prior to release versus individuals maintained and inducted at intake?

The Effects of MAT in correctional facilities on adult inmates

one-year post release treatment retention

The Effects of Medication Assisted Treatment in correctional facilities on adult inmates

one-year post release treatment retention

Problem Statement

The percentage of individuals with opioid addiction in US prisons are needing alternatives for substance abuse care. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, along with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a holistic approach to the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). MAT is new to the area of incarceration and despite the evidence of effectiveness, only a few prisons in the US utilize this evidence-based treatment approach (Ferguson et al., 2019). Providing inmates with MAT has sustained, long-term impact on many opioid related outcomes post-release (Brinkley-Rubinstein et al., 2018).

According to Degenhardt et al. (2014), individuals that are continuously retained in MAT post release have the lowest post release mortality rate. However, after release from prison, some individuals who seek treatment at medication assistant facilities are not mandated; therefore, treatment retention can be a problem. Treatment retention is the amount of days that an individual remains in treatment and is important for inmates who are recently released from jail/prison (Shaul et. al, 2020). It is important because drug overdose is one of the leading causes of death among people recently released from correctional facilities, and the first two weeks of release are the most crucial being the highest risk for relapse that leads to an overdose (Moore et al., 2018). MAT treatment in the correctional setting can increase the likelihood that the individual receiving MAT will seek treatment post-release, thus, leading to a higher chance for treatment retention (Fox et al, 2015). Published studies do not show the effects of MAT in correctional settings on adult inmate’s post release treatment retention. According to Fox et al., (2015), if MAT is not implemented while incarcerated it will be harder to implement during post release; therefore, the effectiveness of MAT on post release should be studied.

Purpose

The purpose of this quantitative study is to examine whether starting MAT pre-release improves retention rates post release in selected state adult correction facilities in the United States. Secondary data addressing the use of MAT in correctional settings pre-release and the effectiveness it has on inmates’ post release treatment retention will be examined. Additionally, the target population that will be examined are adult inmates inducted prior to release versus those who are maintained directly from intake. Also, retention rates between the inmates initiated prior to release versus those initiated post-release will be compared. Furthermore, the type of medication administered to inmate is to be assessed to examine any differences in retention rates.

Significance

There are several states in addition to North Carolina that offer MAT in the US that include, but are not limited to, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, and New Jersey. Some of these correctional facilities require the inmate be currently enrolled in treatment prior to incarceration while others offer drug and alcohol assessments during incarceration to determine eligibility. There is little to no research on the retention rates of those individuals that continue MAT post-release. The results of this study will provide important insight into the issues of treatment retention in MAT once released from the correctional setting. Furthermore, the findings of this study will help inform policies within correctional settings, provide information regarding pre-release MAT on adult inmates’ post-release treatment retention, and provide information of practices in regard to expanding the use of MAT within the correctional setting throughout the United States. The opioid epidemic is on the rise daily and may cause correctional facilities to have an increase of inmates that have substance abuse issues. The effectiveness of pre-release MAT on post release treatment retention for adult inmates is important and will help inform policies and practices that will assist with public safety and the public health of society.

Background

According to a study conducted in 2007 to 2009, 58% of individuals in state prisons and 63% of individuals in jail have a substance use disorder (Csete, 2019). However, a study conducted by Pew Charitable Trust (2018) concluded that fewer than 1 percent of the more than 5,000 US prisons and jails, housing more than 2 million inmates, allow medication assisted treatment into the facility. Selected articles relating to medication assisted treatment and the correctional settings are described here. Articles searched were those that had any correlation between correctional facilities, medication assistant treatment, and retention rates. In addition, articles were searched that related to research that was completed over a 12-year period. The keywords searched were medication assisted treatment, correctional settings, jails/prisons/detention center, post release treatment, suboxone/methadone/buprenorphine, treatment facilities, heroin addiction, addiction therapies, substance use disorder, and opioid use disorder in the SAGE journals, PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, ProQuest Central, Science Direct, and the criminal justice databases.

1. Banta-Green, et al., (2019) investigated the linkage between medications for opioid use disorder and psychosocial supports post release.
2. Brinkley-Rubinstein, et al., (2018) provided information about the benefits of post release treatment for inmates who continue receiving methadone while incarcerated.
3. Csete, J. (2019) examined the statistics surrounding the percentage of individuals incarcerated in the US receiving MAT.
4. Degenhardt, et al., (2014) researched information regarding opioid therapy treatment helping decrease the mortality rate (overdosing) once released from prison.
5. Ferguson, et al., (2019) provided information pertaining to treatment retention and medicated assisted treatment.
6. Fox, et al., (2015) evaluated information pertaining to the relapsing after release from prison/jail and overdose statistics.
7. Langabeer, et al., (2020) offered information regarding overdose statistics after being released from incarceration and treatment retention.
8. Moore, et al., (2018) provided information regarding the effects of MAT within the prisons.
9. Pan, et al., (2015) assessed information pertaining to the relationship between CBT, medicated assisted treatment, and treatment retention.
10. Ranapurwala, et al., (2018) provided information regarding a study conducted after release, at 2-week interval and 1-year interval; therefore, it provided information over a time period.
11. Wiss, D. (2019) explored information regarding biopsychosocial theoretical framework.

Framework

The theoretical framework for this study will be a biopsychosocial approach (BPS). The biopsychosocial approach systematically considers biological, psychological and social factors and their interaction in understanding health and addiction. MAT offers medication and counseling which associates with the biological and psychological aspects along with being incarcerated which controls the social factor. This theory is to be a guide in this research as I examine whether receiving MAT pre-release has an effect on retention rates in MAT post-release treatment. Furthermore, biopsychosocial theory will inform this study about how individuals who participate in MAT program within the correctional setting pre-release will learn new behaviors, new attitudes, and new ways of thinking that will attribute to increased retention rates post-release.

Research Questions

RQ1: Are there differences in retention rates between individuals that initiate MAT prior to release versus individuals maintained and inducted at intake?

H01: There is no statistically significant difference in retention rates between individuals that initiate MAT prior to release versus individuals maintained and inducted at intake.

H1: There is a statistically significant difference in retention rates between individuals that initiate MAT prior to release versus individuals maintained and inducted at intake.

RQ2: Are there differences in retention rates between inmates that are administered Suboxone, Subutex (Buprenorphine), and Methadone?

H01: There is no statistically significant difference in retention rates between inmates that are administered Suboxone, Subutex (Buprenorphine), and Methadone.

H1: There is a statistically significant difference in retention rates between inmates that are administered Suboxone, Subutex (Buprenorphine), and Methadone.

Nature of The Study

This study will utilize quantitative methods with a causal-comparative design to provide an understanding of the effects of medication assistant treatment (independent variable) in correctional settings on adult inmates’ post release treatment retention (dependent variable), which is the primary focus of this doctoral study. To address how MAT in correctional settings effect post release treatment retention, individual’s treatment at medication assisted facilities will be examined from a two-week to one-year time frame. This will assist with assessing differences in treatment retention rates for individuals who began MAT prior to release versus those who started at intake post-release. In 2018, a study in North Carolina found that in the first two weeks post-release, an inmate is 40 times more likely to die of an opioid overdose than someone in the general public (Ranapurwala, Shanahan, Alexandridis, Proescholdbell, Naumann, Edwards Jr., and Marshall, 2018). This same study found that when restricted to heroin overdoses only, individuals are 74 times more likely to overdose in the first two-weeks post-release (Ranapurwala, Shanahan, Alexandridis, Proescholdbell, Naumann, Edwards Jr., and Marshall, 2018). Prior studies have measured treatment retention in a one-year time frame   (Brinkley-Rubinstein, et al., 2018). This quantitative analysis should help clarify the treatment retention rates for inmates’ post release treatment in medication assisted treatment facilities.

Proposed Types of Data

Primary data for this quantitative research study will be collected via archival data. The archival data will be collected from medication assisted facilities in eastern NC and government agencies regarding information pertaining to the MAT in correctional facilities.   In addition, the information collected from these agencies will include data concerning the type of opioid addiction, the type of medication given, and background information regarding their time incarcerated.

Limitations

A potential limitation to this study is the weakness of archival data as it does not offer the fullness as would interviews. Archival data also may include disadvantages such as the overall quality of the data and completeness of documentation.

References

Banta-Green, C. J., Floyd, A. S., Vick, K., Arthur, J., Hoeft, T. J., & Tsui, J. I. (2019). Opioid use disorder treatment decision making and care navigation upon release from prison: A feasibility study. Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, Volume 10, 57–67. https://doi.org/10.2147/sar.s192045

Brinkley-Rubinstein, L., McKenzie, M., Macmadu, A., Larney, S., Zaller, N., Dauria, E., & Rich, J. (2018). A randomized, open label trial of methadone continuation versus forced withdrawal in a combined US prison and jail: Findings at 12 months post-release. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 184, 57–63. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.11.023

Csete, J. (2019). Criminal justice barriers to treatment of opioid use disorders in the United States: The need for public health advocacy. American Journal of Public Health, 109(3), 419–422. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.2105/AJPH.2018.304852

Degenhardt, L., Larney, S., Kimber, J., Gisev, N., Farrell, M., Dobbins, T., Weatherburn, D. J., Gibson, A., Mattick, R., Butler, T., & Burns, L. (2014). The impact of opioid substitution therapy on mortality post-release from prison: retrospective data linkage study. Addiction, 109(8), 1306–1317. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1111/add.12536

Ferguson, W. J., Johnston, J., Clarke, J. G., Koutoujian, P. J., Maurer, K., Gallagher, C., White, J., Nickl, D., & Taxman, F. S., (2019). Advancing the implementation and sustainment of medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders in prisons and jails. Health & Justice, (7)1. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1186/s40352-019-0100-2

Fox, A.D., Maradiaga, J., Weiss, L., Sanchez, J., Starrels, J.L., & Cunningham, C.O. (2015), Release from incarceration, relapse to opioid use and the potential for buprenorphine maintenance treatment: A qualitative study of the perceptions of former inmates with opioid use disorder. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 10(2), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-014-0023-0

Langabeer, J., Champagne-Langabeer, T., Luber, S. D., Prater, S. J., Stotts, A., Kirages, K., Yatsco, A., & Chambers, K. A. (2020). Outreach to people who survive opioid overdose: Linkage and retention in treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 111, 11–15. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2019.12.008

Moore, K. E., Roberts, W., Reid, H. H., Smith, K. M. Z., Oberleitner, L. M. S., & McKee, S. A. (2019). Effectiveness of medication assisted treatment for opioid use in prison and jail settings: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 99, 32-43 https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2018.12.003

Pan, S., Jiang, H., Du, J., Chen, H., Li, Z., Ling, W., & Zhao, M. (2015). Efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy on opiate use and retention in methadone maintenance treatment in China: A randomized trial. PLOS ONE, 10(6), 1–13. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0127598com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=103567731&site=eds-live&scope=site.

New Momentum for Addiction Treatment Behind Bars. (2018, April 4). The Pew Charitable Trusts. https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2018/04/04/new-momentum-for-addiction-treatment-behind-bars

Ranapurwala, S. I., Shanahan, M. E., Alexandridis, A. A., Proescholdbell, S. K., Naumann, R. B., Edwards, D., & Marshall, S. W. (2018). Opioid overdose mortality among former North Carolina inmates: 2000–2015. American Journal of Public Health, 108(9), 1207–1213. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2018.304514

Shaul, L., de Waal, M., Blankers, M., Koeter, M. W. J., Schippers, G. M., & Goudriaan, A. E. (2020). Effectiveness of a brief motivation enhancing intervention on treatment initiation, treatment retention and abstinence: Results from a multi-site cluster-randomized trial. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 110, 28–36. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2019.12.002

Wiss D. A. (2019). A biopsychosocial overview of the opioid crisis: Considering nutrition and gastrointestinal health. Frontiers in Public Health, 7, 193. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00193

Based on this unit, what THREE suggestions would you have for a friend buying his/her first car?

Car Buying Assignment 1. Identify a car that you would like to purchase. It may be your dream car or something reasonable for your current situation. Please select a new car rather than a used car. 2. Visit Consumer Reports (link below) ● ● Read the information about your chosen car, then copy and paste it in this document when indicated. 3. Visit one of the following sites that give new car pricing: Edmunds (www.edmunds.com) or Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com) 4. Find your chosen car and the options you would be interested in buying. a. List the base price of the car with standard equipment, the suggested retail price for the car with standard equipment, and then list each option you would choose to add to your car. Include the base price and suggested retail price for each option. b. Fill in the accompanying chart (below) as you go. 5. Add in a reasonable profit. a. The dealer expects to earn $400 – $800 per car, depending on the type of car. Economy models would be lower while luxury models and SUVs would be higher. 6. Estimate the amount you could save by bargaining and figure your total cost. 7. Make sure that the chart below is complete Questions to answer: 1. How much do you think you could save by bargaining for this car? 2. Explain why you should NOT add profit to the suggested retail price. 3. Was the time and effort involved in researching a car worth the savings you anticipated? a. Why or why not? 4. How can these websites help you when making future auto purchases? 5. Based on this unit, what THREE suggestions would you have for a friend buying his/her first car?

Explain three (3) important concepts learned throughout the course that relate to theory.

Description

The focus of this course has been the integration of theory, research, and practice. This assignment is to show case the scholarly concepts learned from each of these content areas using PowerPoint Please remember, this is not a reflective paper (“I, we, me”), but a scholarly assessment of the learned concepts of the course.

Assignment Criteria:

1) Explain three (3) important concepts learned throughout the course that relate to theory. a. Propose two (2) reasons how the chosen concepts will impact the future of nursing research and advanced practice nursing. 2) Explain three (3) important concepts learned throughout the course that relate to research. a. Propose two (2) reasons how the chosen concepts will impact the future of nursing research and advanced practice nursing 3) Explain three (3) important concepts learned throughout the course that relate to practice. a. Propose two (2) reasons how the chosen concepts will impact the future of nursing and advanced practice nursing. 4) Formulate three strategies that will facilitate the future success of nursing research.Use APA format for PPT, which always includes a title slide, a reference slide, and APA requirements. 1. Slide 1: Title-develop a title slide. This should include the title of the presentation, student name, and the university name. 2. Slide 2: Introduction-Brief overview of the PPT. Use key bulleted points not paragraphs 3. Slide 3: Purpose Statement-Develop the purpose statement utilizing the instructions above (use bulleted Slide 4: Learned Concepts Related to Theory. 5. Slide 5: Discuss the impact on the future of nursing research and advance practice nursing. 6. Slide 6: Learned Concepts Related to Research. 7. Slide 7: Discuss the impact on the future of nursing research and advance practice nursing. 8. Slide 8: Learned Concepts Related to Practice. 9. Slide 9: Discuss the impact on the future of nursing research and advance practice nursing. 10. Slide 10: Formulate three strategies that could facilitate the future success of nursing research. 11. Slide 11: Conclusion 12. Slide 12: Reference list in APA format

A critical evaluation of how radiography can best meet the needs of the transgender community.

Title of Project:

A critical evaluation of how radiography can best meet the needs of the transgender community.

Outline of project: The aim of this project is to conduct a literature review into how radiography can best meet the needs of the transgender community. This will include the social issues associated with the transgender community and the implications this has for the quality of care delivered by radiographers. This research will also explore the idea of additional training for radiographers surrounding this area. Any research completed regarding this topic in radiology will be explored and evaluated as well as specific policies and procedures. A literature review will be conducted by searching databases for relevant articles using specific criteria to carry out this research.

Background information: Transgender individuals have an assigned sex at birth that is different to their gender identity (Reisner et al., 2015). Bolderston and Ralph (2016) highlighted that the transgender community experiences systematic discrimination in institutions such as health care, despite the increase of social tolerance and legislative progress. They also highlighted that there is a need for better training for radiographers to be able to sensitively respond to these patients’ specific health and social needs. The Society of Radiographers (2019) highlighted in their code of professional conduct that radiographers must practice in a compassionate, antidiscriminatory manner and must consider the social and cultural differences of individuals This could be very interesting and is becoming quite a hot topic You may not find too much directly linked to Radiography but you can look in medicine and nursing You will need to think of a search strategy but I will help you with this whilst ensuring that vulnerable groups, such as the transgender community, are protected. Familiarity of health care professionals with transgender related issues and terminology has shown to improve the experiences of these individuals when in a healthcare environment (Kirkpatrick et al., 2019). Therefore it is imperative to educate radiographers on healthcare concerns unique to the transgender population otherwise they are at a great disadvantage when striving for high quality patient care (Grossman, 2016). Therefore additional training should be advised in order for the staff to work competently when caring for these individuals. Concepts such as intake forms which allow a patient to confirm their gender identity, preferred name, pronoun and any surgical treatment they may have had (Sonnenblick et al., 2018). This will aid the radiographer optimise patient care whilst embracing diversity and being culturally sensitive. Radiographers can help achieve equitable patient care by providing a welcoming environment and staying up-to-date with the rapidly changing recommendations related to transgender patients (Sowinski and Gunderman, 2018). All of the above will help radiographer’s meet the needs of transgender patients. The primary aim of this research is to evaluate the how radiography can best meet the needs of the transgender community. All aspects of this will be explored, from all ethical issues to the affect this has on the patient’s pathway. 5. Plan of investigation, including research design/method The method of research will be a systematic literature review. I will use databases to search predetermined keywords in order to view the most relevant articles. This will help answer the title question. 6. Population I will use the databases recommended under the health and social care aspect of the UWE website. These will include; British Nursing Database, CINAHL Plus (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Cochrane Library, EMBASE, healthtalk.org, MEDLINE and NICE evidence. I will use inclusion and exclusion criteria to search for the best articles. Inclusion Criteria Exclusion Criteria Justification Published research Unpublished research Published research will be included to ensure the research is reliable and valid. English Language Foreign Language Articles published in a foreign language will not be included because of time constraints due to needing to translate. Articles published after 2010 Articles published before 2010 Only articles published after 2010 will be included to ensure that it is relevant and up-to-date due to regulations surrounding the topic constantly changing. Articles directly related to radiology Articles related to other healthcare professions This is to ensure that the question is answered. Each healthcare profession adopts a different approach to challenges so by only including radiology specific articles I can directly compare the content. I will also research offline when possible by visiting the library for relevant books and journals. 7. Ethical consideration The ethical considerations are minimal when conducting a literature review as it is not a primary form of research. I will not be in direct contact with any of the participants of the studies I will be evaluating. However, I do need to approach the topic sensitively and consult ethical guidelines when necessary. 9. Supporting References Bolderston, A. and Ralph, S. (2016) Improving the Health Care Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients. Radiography [online]. 22 (3), pp. 207-211. [Accessed 22 May 2019]. Grossman, V. (2016) Providing Quality Care to the Transgender Patient in the Radiology Setting. Journal of Radiology Nursing [online]. 35 (3), pp. 218-266. [Accessed 22 May 2019]. Kirkpatrick, D., Stowell, J., Grimstad, F., Brown, E., Fishback, S. and Lemons, S. (2019) Creating a Transgender-inclusive Interventional Radiology Department. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology [online]. 30 (6), pp. 928-931. [Accessed 22 May 2019]. Reisner, S., Bradford, J., Gonzalez, A., Makadon, H., Todisco, D., Cavanaugh, T., Vanderwarker, R., Grasso, C., Zaslow, S., Boswell, S., Mayer, R. and Hopwood, R. (2015) Comprehensive Transgender Healthcare: The Gender Affirming Clinical and Public Health Model of Fenway Health. Journal of Urban Health [online]. 92 (3), pp. 584-592. [Accessed 22 May 2019]. Sonnenblick, E., Shah, A., Goldstein, Z. and Reisman, T. (2018) Breast Imaging of Transgender Individuals: A Review. Current Radiology Reports [online]. 6 (1) [Accessed 22 May 2019]. Sowinski, J. and Gunderman, R. (2018) Transgender Patients: What Radiologists Need to Know. American Journal of Roentgenology [online]. 210 (5), pp. 1106-1110. [Accessed 29 April 2019]. The Society of Radiographers (2019) Section 1: Relationships with Patients and Carers. Available from: https://www.sor.org/learning/document-library/code-professional-conduct/section- 1-relationships-patients-and-carers#1-2-you-must-practise-in-an-anti-discriminatory-manner-givingcompassionate-care-that-takes-account-of-socio-cultural-differences-and-ensuring-that-children-theelderly-and-other-vulnerable-groups-are-protected-[Accessed 22 May 2019].

Critically evaluate the purpose of a consolidated plan and its relationship with project progress.

Background

Globally, we are witnessing the worst global economic disruption and health dilemma, with the Covid-19 pandemic affecting every sector and industry. The complexities and challenges posed by Covid-19 propose that different governments worldwide try to ease the spread of the virus and lessen its impacts. In a bid for a way out, non-governmental organisations such as WHO and UNICEF emphasised that the development of safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines (depicted/represented by figure 1) will be a huge step forward toward ending the pandemic and getting back to doing more of the things we enjoy.

A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease (NHS 2019) and typically contains an antigen, adjuvants, preservatives, and stabilisers (WHO 2021). Vaccines help train the individual immune system to create antibodies, just as it does when exposed to a disease. However, because vaccines contain only killed or weakened forms of germs like viruses or bacteria, they do not cause the disease or put you at risk of its complications.

The Brief

In collaboration with the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca plc, the UK government has announced £65.5 million of new funding for developing the Covid-19 vaccine (University of Oxford 2020). The vaccine development is the first of its kind that will be used to combat the global threat to human health; that is, Covid-19. By working together, the different stakeholders involved aim to deliver a working vaccine that could ease the spread of the virus and lessen its impacts. In addition, the objective of the proposed project is to determine how long immunity from the vaccine lasts, identify groups of people at risk from low vaccine responses, and inform clinical management and vaccine policy.

Following a rigorous selection process, the Project Board has decided that the Project Management Department of RGU will plan and implement the project on behalf of the project sponsors. You have been appointed as the project manager. The proposed project is to be delivered in 12 months due to its urgent need.

Requirements of the Coursework

This is a hands-on assignment intended to give you practical experience managing projects from initiation to implementation and reporting project progress. Therefore, you are required to prepare a Consolidated Plan that combines the project planning, application, and reporting processes. The report should account for the following:

1) Define the proposed project. Your definition should include a proper scope; inclusions, exclusions, objectives, deliverable statement, assumptions, constraints, success factors and success criteria.

2) Identify the 75 top level packages required to complete the project. A typical vaccine development will include the following stages; assessment of public health priorities, basic research, applied research & development, clinical research, pilot production, and full-scale manufacture (Mitchell et al. 1993). Please, include any other activity (reviews, meetings, etc.) that you see fit to assist you complete your project successfully. Also, include project milestones and phase review points.

3) Identify and analyse interrelations, dependencies and produce a Gantt chart using Microsoft Project or any other relevant software that meets the requirement such as ProjectLibre. In addition, critically evaluate the tool(s) and technique(s) for scheduling and defining project dependencies, and critically analyse the project network diagram and critical path.

4) Define resources required and allocate appropriate resources, durations and estimate the total project budget. In addition, critically evaluate the tool(s) and technique(s) for defining project estimates and confidence limits.

5) Update the project on the 7th of September 2022 according to the additional information provided below. After that, discuss the monitoring and control mechanisms required for the project based on the project Earned Value (EV) report.

6) Critically evaluate the purpose of a consolidated plan and its relationship with project progress. In addition, discuss the implications of the project current position and analyse how this impacts the project consolidated plan.

You must support each section of the report focusing on the above-stated requirements with the discussion and critique of relevant and appropriate theoretical concepts by drawing on relevant academic journal literature and other secondary sources.

References MITCHELL, V.S., PHILIPOSE, NM and SANFORD, J.P., 1993. Stages of Vaccine Development. In the Children’s Vaccine Initiative: Achieving the Vision. National Academies Press (US).

NHS, 2019. Why vaccination is safe and important. [online]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/why-vaccination-is-safe-and-important/ [Accessed 3 January 2022].

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, 2020. Funding and manufacturing boost for UK vaccine programme. [online]. Available from: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-05-18- funding-and-manufacturing-boost-uk-vaccine-programme [Accessed 28 December 2021].

WHO, 2021. Vaccines and immunisation: What is vaccination? [online]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/vaccines-andimmunization-what-is-vaccination [Accessed 5 January 2022].

Sample Presentation Format

Title page.

An executive summary.

Table of content.

Introduction – background to and rationale for the proposed project.

Project scope including the project inclusions, exclusions, objectives, a statement of the project deliverables, an outline of the main considerations, assumptions and constraints, critical success factors and success criteria.

Planning tools and techniques.

o WBS.

o Gantt chart.

o Network diagram.

o Critical path.

Resource allocation.

Project monitoring and control.

o Project progress report date as of 7th September 2022.
o EV report.

Consolidated plan.

Conclusion.

References.

Appendices (if appropriate).

Which of the NMBA standards best captures the leadership responsibilities for the safe delivery of high quality care in the scenario?

Description

You will provide a critical analysis of the leadership role of a registered nurse within a nursing team. This is a 1500 word written piece based on the clinical scenario provided in your resources below. Conform to the requirements of academic writing including academic language and document layout (font style and size, line spacing, and margins). Use APA 7 referencing style Your written piece should also demonstrate each of the following elements: – Critical appraisal of the leadership role of the registered nurse in a nursing team as it pertains to elements of the scenario. – Analysis of the registered nurse’s leadership roles & responsibilities in prioritising care, delegating appropriately and providing supervision in a nursing team using examples from the scenario. – Application of appropriate elements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice to identify Registered Nurse (RN) leadership responsibilities for the safe delivery of high quality care in the given clinical scenario. Below is an example of a structure to follow: Introduction Discuss leadership qualities and skills – link to scenario & NMBA standards Managing conflict – link to scenario & NMBA standards Prioritising care – safety issues – link to scenario & NMBA standards Delegation and Supervision – link to scenario & NMBA standards

Conclusion. Ask your self what the leadership role of the RN in the nursing team is. Can you find examples in the scenario that help you to analyse the roles and responsibilities of the RN when it comes to prioritising care? delegating appropriately? and providing appropriate supervision? Which of the NMBA standards best captures the leadership responsibilities for the safe delivery of high quality care in the scenario?

provide a diagnosis of the character with the disorder, discuss the character’s symptomatology, describe any attempted treatment, and provide your analysis of the character’s likely prognosis.

Psychopathology in the movies:

Much of what the public knows about psychopathology is gleaned from popular media – for good or ill.  Thus, it can be useful to turn a critical eye on the media’s representation of mental illness.  For this paper you will need to view a recent (i.e., 2005 or later) motion picture which depicts a character with mental illness.  In your paper, you will provide a diagnosis of the character with the disorder, discuss the character’s symptomatology, describe any attempted treatment, and provide your analysis of the character’s likely prognosis. You will also need to describe the messages (both positive and negative) the movie provides the public about people with this disorder, as well as the way it characterizes the mental health profession. Finally, you will need to assess the film’s characterization of the disorder in light of our current understanding of the disorder (i.e., Were they accurate?  If so, how?  If not, what did they get wrong?)

For this assignment you will need to provide at least three citations to support your argument.  One citation should be for the movie itself, while the other two should be references to the sources you used to research the diagnosis (your textbook can count as one such source).

Mental Illness Movie:

Silver Linings Playbook – (2012) written and directed by David O. Russell.

After spending time in a mental health hospital, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) is forced to move back in with his parents. The symptoms of living with bipolar disorder have caused him to lose both his wife and his job. He is determined to get his wife back and meets someone, Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who offers to help him in exchange for being her ballroom dance partner. Silver Linings Playbook represents the range of emotion that often occurs within someone who lives with bipolar disorder in a way that is both real and riveting.

Paragraph breakdown instructions

The paper must follow the format below (and comply with APA style) to receive the maximum points. Paper must be 3-5 pages. The paper will be graded according to how well the following requirements are met:

Introduction

Provide an explanation of the topic of the paper (i.e., the controversy you’ve chosen to review or the movie/character you’ve decided to evaluate), its scope, and the argument that you intend to make.

Body

Describe the character’s behavior as depicted in the movie, their suspected psychopathology, and determine the extent to which that character’s behavior meets the criteria for a DSM-5 diagnosis.  You should address whether or not the movie provides an overt diagnosis for the character in question.  Describe any attempted treatment and provide your analysis of the character’s likely prognosis. You will also need to describe the messages (both positive and negative) the movie provides the public about people with this disorder, as well as the way it characterizes the mental health profession.  And be sure to critique the quality of the movie’s depiction of the disorder (did they get it right?).

Summary

Provide a concise summary of the body of your text, highlighting the key elements of the paper (i.e., the shortcomings of the disorder’s depiction in the movie; the relative lack of empirical data addressing a controversial point; etc.).  Clearly state your conclusion.

APA style
I will be posting an APA-style checklist for you to use in verifying that your paper is APA-style compliant, and this must be included as the first page of the paper.