Introduction
Effective dissemination of evidence-based practices requires the right choice of audience among stakeholders. The main purpose of dissemination is to raise awareness among people involved in the healthcare system in order to change practices and improve overall public health (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2018). By disseminating the results of the project, more healthcare professionals can be involved in an important process of change. Nurse colleagues will be more motivated to change if they see evidence of its effectiveness.
Approach for Dissemination of Project Results
The most effective method for disseminating project results is an external approach. Since the target audience for a change project is the entire medical community, this method allows all stakeholders to be reached. Using an external distribution method can include speaking at professional nursing organization conventions (Ruoslahti, 2020). To reach a wide audience, it is planned to use communication strategies designed to convince the need for intervention to change practices. The external approach is also suitable for EBP teaching and stakeholder involvement in the process. This result can be achieved because the external approach is broad and reaches the largest possible audience to attract change. In this case, the changes will not remain within the framework of one particular hospital but will continue to improve the healthcare system as a whole.
Maintaining the Spirit of Research
The best motivation for maintaining the spirit of research in a medical institution is to see positive results of work. An effective motivating plan would be to implement changes and involve all healthcare professionals in the process of researching the results (Fernandez et al., 2019). It is necessary to make the results of the intervention visible and accessible so that all stakeholders can see the effectiveness of the project. Improved practice and more positive treatment outcomes will allow professionals to move forward and explore the best strategies to continue improving the healthcare facility.
EBP support
A mentor is needed to support EBP, as change can only be achieved through joint efforts. The main limitation that arises at this stage is related to the workload of senior medical staff. However, this approach is realistic to implement, since all medical staff have a common goal: to improve the health of patients. It is necessary to effectively demonstrate the benefits of supervising nursing projects in order to interest and motivate the mentor. However, the nurse will have to show independence so as not to distract the mentor from the most important goal: caring for patients.
Conclusion
Dissemination of the results of a quality project aimed at improving patient health is one of the most difficult and important parts of improving evidence-based practice. To organize this process, it is most effective to use an external approach, which will allow the changes to be extended to the entire healthcare system, not only to a specific hospital. In order for the dissemination of results to be more successful, it is necessary to acquire a mentor, to whom the nurse needs to convey all the advantages of the change project. The motivation of the staff of a particular hospital is also critical, as this is where the process of improvement will begin. To achieve a motivated attitude, it is necessary to use communication strategies and organize educational lectures. The best communication strategy is to draw on the personal experiences of staff and increase their engagement by providing evidence of concrete improvements in patient health.
References
Fernandez, M. E., Ten Hoor, G. A., Van Lieshout, S., Rodriguez, S. A., Beidas, R. S., Parcel, G., & Kok, G. (2019). Implementation mapping: Using intervention mapping to develop implementation strategies. Frontiers in Public Health, 7(1), 158-172. Web.
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). Evidence-based practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Ruoslahti, H. (2020). Complexity in project co-creation of knowledge for innovation. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, 5(4), 228-235. Web.