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 Conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:

• Your topic of interest.
• A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
• Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
• Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template
• Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.
• Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:
  • Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
  • Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
  • Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research

Attached is a copy of what the assignment requires. 

Purpose

This assignment is intended to help you learn to develop a professional presentation.

Overview

The final piece of your portfolio project is a professional presentation in the form of a poster. Nurse leaders are expected to disseminate information to colleagues and the healthcare community. Developing a professional poster provides you with this experience.

Action Items

1. Review the resources listed under resources on developing academic posters in this module’s readings.
2. Develop your policy change proposal in the form of a poster to share with the leadership of your healthcare system (i.e., your classmates). Your poster should include the following elements:
   • Title of Policy Change Proposal: This will be an abbreviated version of your PICOT question.
   • PICOT Question: Provide your PICOT question.
   • Background: Describe the current practice/policy and explain why you are proposing a change.
   • Proposed Practice Policy Change: Provide 1 to 2 sentences that identify the purpose of the change and the proposed treatment
   • Literature: Include the 5 studies that best support the change you are proposing. Provide the citation and a 2- to 3-sentence summary of each article.
   • Implementation Plan: Identify the steps needed to implement the new policy at your organization.
3. You can use this template Download templateas a starting point for your poster, however, you are expected to customize the design (colors, fonts, images, logos, etc.).

Submission Instructions

• By the due date indicated, submit your poster.
• Save your poster to your ePortfolio. (See information about the ePortfolio in this module’s assigned readings.)

Rubric

Portfolio Project Part 4: Poster PresentationPortfolio Project Part 4: Poster PresentationCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground20 to >17.0 ptsClear description of the current practice or policy and evidence for why the policy change is being proposed. PICOT question is clearly stated.17 to >16.0 ptsAcceptable description of the current practice or policy and some reason for why the policy change is proposed. PICOT question is included16 to >0 ptsMinimal description of the background of the practice policy change, with missing elements of the assignment. PICOT question missing or poorly worded.20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposed Practice Policy Change20 to >17.0 ptsProvides in-depth description of the purpose of the change, the proposed policy, and the expected outcomes of the project.17 to >16.0 ptsProvides acceptable description of the purpose of the change, the proposed policy, and the expected outcomes of the project.16 to >0 ptsMinimal description of the proposed policy change and/or missing elements of the assignment.20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplementation Plan20 to >17.0 ptsPlan clearly identifies the steps to implement the new policy, including an in-depth description of the AIM/goals, stakeholders, detailed timeline, and communication methods17 to >16.0 ptsPlan identifies most of the steps to implement the new policy and includes the AIM/goals, stakeholders, detailed timeline, and communication methods.16 to >0 ptsPlan does not clearly identify the steps to implement the new policy and omits some of the criteria.20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature20 to >17.0 ptsIncludes 5 or more current scholarly and professional resources. Includes in-depth summary of each resource.17 to >16.0 ptsIncludes 5 or more current scholarly and professional resources. Includes minimal summary of each resource.16 to >0 ptsHas less than minimum number of resources or resources are not current scholarly and professional resources. Minimal or no summary of resources.20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA, Grammar, and Mechanics10 to >9.0 ptsFollows all APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Contains no notable spelling, grammatical, or mechanical errors.9 to >8.0 ptsFollows most APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Few spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors.8 to >0 ptsDoes not consistently follow APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Has many spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors.10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePoster Appearance10 to >9.0 ptsPoster has a professional appearance, with a clear layout, colors, fonts, and graphics, and shows creativity in development.9 to >8.0 ptsPoster has an acceptable appearance, with a clear layout, colors, fonts, and graphics.8 to >0 ptsPoster does not have a professional appearance and/or has distracting font, colors, and graphics.10 pts
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Considering the growing body of evidence linking the immune system and inflammatory processes to various psychiatric disorders, discuss:

1-   How inflammation and immune dysregulation may contribute to the pathophysiology of conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

2-   How might this understanding influence treatment approaches and the development of new therapeutic interventions?

3-   Discuss specific biomarkers of inflammation