What further evidence is needed to confirm targets? How/where to intervene? Is there a clear understanding of the methodology and cause and effect chain?

Discussion Assignment In the reading, Understanding the theory and process of strategy development index: Strategy communication and strategy implementation in relation to health care, by Enrock & Markwell, a strategic planning checklist by Swanton and Frost (2007, p. 119) is cited.

Choose a health topic from your country of residence (obesity, hypertension, diabetes, etc.) Give a brief overview of your topic and answer one of the questions provided in the planning checklist (Swanson and Frost. 2007, p. 119) based on research. Be sure you begin your post by stating your chosen health topic.

Planning Checklist Chosen Health Topic Questions Evidence Existing Needed Do something Does evidence exist that show the need for action?

What further evidence is needed to confirm need? What/who is the target? Is there clear evidence of the rationale for targeting?

What further evidence is needed to confirm targets? How/where to intervene? Is there a clear understanding of the methodology and cause and effect chain? What further evidence is needed to define the methodology? What specifically could be done?

What is the full range of potential action? Are there gaps in understanding? What specifically should be done? What is practical to deliver? Is there a need for feasibility tests?

Your Discussion should be a minimum of 250 words in length and not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references for the textbook and any other sources used.