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Assignment

The background and significance (B&S) paper is a five (5) page paper in APA format (excluding title page, abstract, references and appendices) that could form the introductory section of your clinical scholarly project. 

The B&S will introduce a clinical problem and the clinical context that led you to identify the clinical question. You will review the relevant background literature and theory related to the problem. You will discuss the relevance of this review to a local clinical setting at the unit, organizational, metropolitan, state, national, and international levels as applicable. 

You will discuss the potential benefits and challenges of addressing the clinical question in the local setting, and explore the larger contextual impact related to this problem. 

Please note, this paper will discuss the introductory background literature and theoretical basis related to a clinical problem. 

Clinical Topic Assigned: The Prevalence of Depression and Suicide Ideation Among Adolescents.

To prepare:

• Review the Module 4 Learning Resources with guidance for analyzing and synthesizing evidence from your literature review.
• Complete your analysis of outcomes and synthesis of evidence to inform a practice change.
• Consider the linkage between your practice problem, evidence to address it, and the need for a practice change initiative.
• Assess the strength of this linkage and how to present it to colleagues.

With these thoughts in mind …

Post an explanation of the results of your literature review and the connection to your practice problem. Then, explain your synthesis of evidence on which to base a practice change, and the need for a practice change initiative. Be specific and provide examples. PLEASE INCLUDE AT LEAST 3 REFERENCES

module 4 learning resources:

• Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Synthesizing your sourcesLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/literaturereview/synthesizing

• Westlake, C. (2012). Practical tips for literature synthesisLinks to an external site.. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 26(5), 244–249. https://doi.org/10.1097/NUR.0b013e318263d766Links to an external site.

Evaluate the impact of aging on the structure and function of the pulmonary system. How do age-related changes, such as decreased lung elasticity and decreased respiratory muscle strength, affect respiratory function and increase susceptibility to respiratory disorders?

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TRANSLATION OF EVIDENCE AND APPLICATION