Ana

Florida National University

MSN Capstone Project-DBX-DL01

To ensure stakeholder buy-in for the adolescent smoking cessation program in a primary care clinic in Miami-Dade County (Citrus Palm Community Center), the proposal must strategically address the priorities and concerns of involved parties. The problem should be clearly defined and supported by compelling data on adolescent smoking prevalence and its detrimental long-term health, social, and economic consequences. A focus on the local context is essential, emphasizing the specific impact of smoking on adolescents in Miami-Dade and the urgent need for intervention (Robinson, et al., 2020).

The proposal should present a comprehensive overview of the intervention, highlighting its innovative and evidence-based approach. It must emphasize the use of an interactive, teen-focused tool, such as a mobile app or web-based program, designed to engage adolescents effectively and promote smoking cessation. Research findings demonstrating the success of similar interventions in comparable settings should be included to enhance credibility.

A cost-benefit analysis is critical for demonstrating the program’s value. The analysis should outline the potential savings from preventing long-term health complications, improving clinic efficiency, and enhancing the clinic’s reputation within the community. A detailed breakdown of resources, including funding, staff training, and technological requirements, will ensure clarity and transparency. The proposal should align the program’s objectives with stakeholder-specific benefits. For clinic administrators, the focus should be on improved patient outcomes and enhanced care quality. For healthcare providers, the availability of training and implementation support should be emphasized. For community representatives, the long-term public health benefits should be a key focus (Liu, Mathur Gaiha, & Halpern-Felsher, 2020).

Lastly, a robust evaluation plan is necessary, including metrics such as pre-and post-intervention smoking rates, patient engagement levels, and participant feedback. Assurances of accountability, transparency, realistic timelines, and measurable outcomes are essential to fostering trust. This detailed and evidence-backed approach will demonstrate a commitment to achieving meaningful, sustainable results, further securing stakeholder buy-in (Villanti, et al., 2020).

References

Liu, J., Mathur Gaiha, S., & Halpern-Felsher, B. (2020). A Breath of Knowledge: Overview of Current Adolescent E-cigarette Prevention and Cessation Programs. Current Addiction Reports, 520-532.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-020-00345-5

Robinson, C. D., Seaman, E. L., Grenen, E., Montgomery, L. T., Yockey, R. A., Coa, K., . . . Augustson, E. (2020). A content analysis of smartphone apps for adolescent smoking cessation. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 302-309.

https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/iby113

Villanti, A. C., West, J. C., Klemperer, E. M., Graham, A. L., Mays, D., Mermelstein, R. J., & Higgins, S. T. (2020). Smoking-Cessation Interventions for U.S. Young Adults: Updated Systematic Review. Amrican Journal of Preventive Medicine, 123-136.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2020.01.021

 Topic: Children or Adolescences  with Tics and Tourette Disorders. 

• Recommend one FDA-approved drug, one off-label drug, and one nonpharmacological intervention for treating your assigned disorder in children and adolescents.
• Explain the risk assessment you would use to inform your treatment decision making. What are the risks and benefits of the FDA-approved medicine? What are the risks and benefits of the off-label drug?
• Explain whether clinical practice guidelines exist for this disorder and, if so, use them to justify your recommendations. If not, explain what information you would need to take into consideration.
• Support your reasoning with at least three scholarly resources, one each on the FDA-approved drug, the off-label, and a non-medication intervention for the disorder. Attach the PDFs of your source

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