Disseminating Evidence to the Key Stakeholders
The most critical phase of implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) entails the dissemination of information. According to Polit and Beck (2008), the purpose of the EBP is to incorporate scientific evidence into clinical practice. It is imperative to ensure the continuous flow of information after the successful implementation of the EBP project (Oman, Duran, & Fink, 2008). Polit and Beck have asserted that the sustainability of EBP depends on the flow of feedback. The purpose of this dissemination plan will be to highlight the impact of the change process on the patients’ care outcomes. The accomplishment of the preceding goal will entail the following strategies.
Firstly, the use of brochures and newsletters will play a fundamental role in informing the staff and administrators about the progress of the project. The nurses will particularly be the appropriate audience because the new policies and guidelines will have a profound influence on their practices. As such, it is imperative to provide adequate and timely information to this population group (Oman et al., 2008). The documents will highlight the main achievements and the inherent gaps in the current processes. The primary advantage of using this strategy is that it does not consume much time considering the nurses’ heavy workloads (Carlson, Masters, & Pfadt, 2008).
Secondly, the regular meetings between the nurses and the administrators will provide a suitable forum of sharing information. Happell (2009) have posited that the dissemination of the results should be a two-way process. In essence, the implementation team will allow the participants to provide feedback on the progress of the new policies. The proposed project will have a significant effect on the manner in which the clinicians perform their duties. Thus, it is crucial to determine how the nurses are adapting to the procedures (Polit & Beck, 2008). The meetings will enable the nurses to raise legitimate concerns regarding the project. These discussions will also assist the administrators to formulate mutual solutions that will address the current challenges (Oman et al., 2008).
Disseminating Evidence to the Greater Nursing Community
Both the podium and poster presentations will be useful in disseminating the findings to the broader nursing community (Oman et al., 2008). The poster presentations will facilitate the dissemination of the results across multiple hospitals and during stakeholder meetings. For instance, the use of posters will ensure seamless interaction with the audience without the time constraints inherent in the oral presentations (Happell, 2008). On the other hand, the podium presentations will be essential during conferences and seminars. This methodology will allow the participants to engage with each other in robust discussions and interactions (Happell, 2009).
The publication of the results in nursing journals will ensure that the entire community has access to the findings. The journal report will provide the basis for replicating the findings of the project in other clinical settings (Carlson et al., 2008). Brumback (2009) has underscored the professional responsibility of publishing the main findings from an EBP project for the benefit of the broader audience. Other hospitals and health professionals can use these results to support the incorporation of scientific evidence in the nursing practice. The realization of this objective will require the formulation of an abstract and manuscript for publication (Happell, 2009).
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