As Your EBP Skills Grow, You May Be Called To Share Your

As Your Ebp Skills Grow You May Be Called Upon To Share Your Expertis

As your EBP skills grow, you may be called upon to share your expertise with others. While EBP practice is often conducted with unique outcomes in mind, EBP practitioners who share their results can both add to the general body of knowledge and serve as an advocate for the application of EBP. In this discussion, you will explore strategies for disseminating EBP within your organization, community, or industry.

To prepare: Review the resources and reflect on the various strategies presented throughout the course that may be helpful in disseminating effective and widely cited EBP. This may include unit-level or organizational-level presentations, poster presentations, and podium presentations at organizational, local, regional, state, and national levels, as well as publication in peer-reviewed journals. Reflect on which type of dissemination strategy you might use to communicate EBP.

By Day 3 of Week 9, post at least two dissemination strategies you would be most inclined to use and explain why. Explain which dissemination strategies you would be least inclined to use and why. Identify at least two barriers you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies you are most inclined to use. Be specific and provide examples. Explain how you might overcome the barriers you identified. Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by offering additional ideas to overcome the barriers to strategies suggested by your colleagues and/or by offering additional ideas to facilitate dissemination.

Paper For Above instruction

Effective dissemination of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is crucial for translating research findings into clinical practice, improving patient outcomes, and advancing healthcare quality. As EBP skills develop among healthcare professionals, they are increasingly called to share their findings through various dissemination strategies. The selection of appropriate dissemination methods depends on the target audience, the nature of the evidence, and the contextual feasibility. This paper discusses two dissemination strategies I am most inclined to use, the reasons behind their selection, two strategies I am less inclined to choose, the barriers associated with the preferred strategies, and potential solutions to overcoming these obstacles.

Preferred Dissemination Strategies

The first dissemination strategy I am most inclined to utilize is peer-reviewed journal publications. Publishing in reputable journals allows for rigorous peer validation, broad dissemination within the academic and clinical community, and the establishment of the practitioner's expertise. For example, publishing a study on a new pain management protocol in a respected nursing journal such as the Journal of Advanced Nursing helps ensure that evidence reaches clinicians, researchers, and policymakers nationwide. The peer-reviewed process enhances credibility and encourages adoption of the practice change.

The second strategy I prefer is organizational-level presentations, such as grand rounds or staff seminars. These platforms are essential for directly engaging practitioners at the point of care. Presenting findings during local hospital meetings allows for immediate feedback, clarifications, and the fostering of a culture of evidence-based change. For instance, delivering a presentation on infection control practices can influence staff behaviors directly and lead to prompt implementation of improved protocols.

Less Preferred Dissemination Strategies

I am less inclined to use social media as a primary dissemination tool in this context, primarily because of concerns about message accuracy and the limited depth of communication possible compared to peer-reviewed articles or formal presentations. Social media posts may reach a broad audience quickly but often lack the contextual detail necessary for proper understanding or application of complex EBP findings. Furthermore, the risk of misinterpretation or oversimplification makes this less reliable for evidence dissemination in healthcare.

Similarly, individual informal conversations, while useful for initial sharing, are not scalable or systematic enough to effect widespread change or be tracked for impact. These strategies lack the formality and rigor needed for scholarly dissemination and may not reach a sufficient audience to influence practice at a larger scale.

Barriers and Solutions

Among the barriers faced when disseminating EBP through peer-reviewed publications, one significant challenge is the time and effort required for manuscript preparation and the lengthy peer-review process. Many clinicians may find it difficult to allocate time amidst clinical duties. To overcome this, collaborative authorship with academic colleagues or research offices can distribute workload and streamline the process, enabling clinicians to contribute effectively without overburdening themselves.

Another barrier is limited access to preferred journals due to subscription costs or restrictions. Open-access journals or institutional subscriptions can mitigate this issue, ensuring wider visibility of findings. Additionally, promoting institutional support for dissemination activities, such as providing protected time or incentives, can motivate practitioners to engage in publishing efforts.

For organizational presentations, barriers include scheduling conflicts and resistance from staff due to workload demands. To address scheduling conflicts, leaders can organize multiple sessions or record presentations for asynchronous viewing. Gaining buy-in from leadership by highlighting the potential benefits for patient care quality can also facilitate staff participation.

In summary, while barriers such as time constraints and resource limitations pose challenges, strategic planning and institutional support can promote effective dissemination of EBP, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare practice.

References

• Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). The Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice. Wolters Kluwer.
• Titler, M. G. (2018). The Evidence for Practice and Knowledge Translation. American Journal of Critical Care, 27(3), 189-191.
• Lehane, L., & McCarthy, E. (2020). Dissemination Strategies for Evidence-Based Practice. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(15-16), 2894-2902.
• Rohwer, A., et al. (2017). Methods for Effective Dissemination of Healthcare Evidence. Implementation Science, 12, 107.
• Galvan, T., & Ahn, S. (2019). Strategies for Disseminating Nurse-Led Research. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 51(3), 258-266.
• Davies, B., et al. (2019). Overcoming Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice Implementation. BMJ Quality & Safety, 28(6), 461-469.
• Fineout-Overholt, E., & Melnyk, B. M. (2017). Transforming Healthcare Through Evidence-Based Practice. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 28(3), 263-269.
• Sharkey, S., & Baker, D. (2020). Academic Publishing and Access Barriers. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(3), e16517.
• Proctor, E., et al. (2016). Implementation Strategies to Promote Evidence-Based Practice. Psychiatric Services, 67(7), 722-728.
• Wong, F., et al. (2020). Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice Dissemination. Healthcare, 8(3), 261.