I have a short survey to help me in my research. I would really appreciate it if you could take a moment to fill it out:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MSVX9P5
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Refocused
When the people at Eden wanted me to focus on the wider topic of obesity, at first it made sense as that is obviously a big problem in the US.
After meeting with my professor, however, I realized the problem: once again, medical professionals wanted to urge people to follow the same old guidelines, despite the fact that this approach is not working.
So, I'm back to focusing on added sweeteners, specifically high fructose corn syrup. Depending on the type of communication I decide to use, I may also include gluten and other food additives, as my research continues to show that all processed food is incredibly unnatural and unhealthy.
After meeting with my professor, however, I realized the problem: once again, medical professionals wanted to urge people to follow the same old guidelines, despite the fact that this approach is not working.
So, I'm back to focusing on added sweeteners, specifically high fructose corn syrup. Depending on the type of communication I decide to use, I may also include gluten and other food additives, as my research continues to show that all processed food is incredibly unnatural and unhealthy.
Monday, March 7, 2011
New P&P Statements
After talking to Colette Lee about what patients in Alameda County would most benefit from, we determined that focusing on HFCS would be a little too specific to benefit the majority of people. Colette suggested focusing on the general topic of obesity and heart disease, as in most of Alameda County the rate of obesity among children is roughly 35%, and heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans today. This is a topic that I am very passionate about, so I have decided to refocus my study in order to benefit the largest number of people possible.
Problem Statement: Obesity and related health issues such as heart disease and Type II diabetes are on the rise among Americans, yet many patients of Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA, are unaware of how to prevent such health issues.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study was to raise awareness among these patients about healthy ways to prevent heart disease, Type II diabetes, and obesity.
Problem Statement: Obesity and related health issues such as heart disease and Type II diabetes are on the rise among Americans, yet many patients of Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA, are unaware of how to prevent such health issues.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study was to raise awareness among these patients about healthy ways to prevent heart disease, Type II diabetes, and obesity.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Panel of Experts
1. Lisa Quan, RN, CDE, Diabetic Coordinator
Lisa is an expert on diabetes in children and adults, and is in charge of helping to communicate her expertise to patients. She is also an expert on heart disease, obesity, etc., which are all affected by the consumption of high fructose corn syrup,
2. Colette Lee, Manager, Community Education
Colette creates health education materials that are distributed to the community. She will be very helpful with format, specifications that are required for Sutter Health publications, and the general formation of content for educational purposes.
3. Kimberly Russell, Administrative Assistant, Clinical Transformation
Kimberly has a BA in graphic design and is currently working toward her MFA. Although she generally works as an administrative assistant, she also does freelance graphic design work through the hospital and other organizations as well. Cindy Dove (see below) would be my first choice for graphics, but Kimberly would be helpful if Cindy is unable to help often or at all.
4. Cindy Mar-Williams, Chief Clinical Dietician
Cindy M. is an expert is nutrition, and would help me come up with healthy nutrition guidelines that everyone in Alameda County could benefit from.
I have also identified these two experts to round out my panel:
5. Cindy Dove, Marketing Manager, Sutter East Bay Region
Cindy D. is in charge of graphic design and marketing for Eden Medical Center, and would be my graphics expert.
6. Jennifer Pearce, Heart Failure Program Coordinator
Jennifer is an expert on heart health, health literacy, and creating documents at 3rd to 4th grade level.
I haven't heard back from them yet, but my mom works with them both and said that they had expressed an interest as well.
Lisa is an expert on diabetes in children and adults, and is in charge of helping to communicate her expertise to patients. She is also an expert on heart disease, obesity, etc., which are all affected by the consumption of high fructose corn syrup,
2. Colette Lee, Manager, Community Education
Colette creates health education materials that are distributed to the community. She will be very helpful with format, specifications that are required for Sutter Health publications, and the general formation of content for educational purposes.
3. Kimberly Russell, Administrative Assistant, Clinical Transformation
Kimberly has a BA in graphic design and is currently working toward her MFA. Although she generally works as an administrative assistant, she also does freelance graphic design work through the hospital and other organizations as well. Cindy Dove (see below) would be my first choice for graphics, but Kimberly would be helpful if Cindy is unable to help often or at all.
4. Cindy Mar-Williams, Chief Clinical Dietician
Cindy M. is an expert is nutrition, and would help me come up with healthy nutrition guidelines that everyone in Alameda County could benefit from.
I have also identified these two experts to round out my panel:
5. Cindy Dove, Marketing Manager, Sutter East Bay Region
Cindy D. is in charge of graphic design and marketing for Eden Medical Center, and would be my graphics expert.
6. Jennifer Pearce, Heart Failure Program Coordinator
Jennifer is an expert on heart health, health literacy, and creating documents at 3rd to 4th grade level.
I haven't heard back from them yet, but my mom works with them both and said that they had expressed an interest as well.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Final Problem and Purpose Statements
Problem Statement: High fructose corn syrup continues to play a key role in the rise of
obesity and heart disease in Americans, yet many patients of Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA, are unaware of the harmful effects it may have on one’s health.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study was to raise awareness about the harmful
effects high fructose corn syrup may have on the body and encourage these consumers to
limit their intake of foods that contain it.
obesity and heart disease in Americans, yet many patients of Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA, are unaware of the harmful effects it may have on one’s health.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study was to raise awareness about the harmful
effects high fructose corn syrup may have on the body and encourage these consumers to
limit their intake of foods that contain it.
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