Nurses play an essential role as champions of the implementation of practice guidelines

Nurses play an essential role as champions of the implementation of practice guidelines

Nurses play an essential role as champions of the implementation of practice guidelines. According to Ploeg et al. (2010), one of the ways they achieve this goal is through the dissemination of evidence, primarily using education and training. The dissemination process marks the tail-end of the research process. Oermann and Hays (2019) hold that it helps to increase awareness on the existence of certain research outcomes; hence, improving their impact and adoption in practical settings. Numerous methods of disseminating research findings exist; they include the publishing of journals, making oral presentations, and poster presentations. Nonetheless, it is crucial to note that one should tailor their presentation mechanisms to suit the needs and level of knowledge of the target audience.

One of the presentation approaches is the assertion-evidence presentation. This method entails the use of sentence headlines to highlight the central message of the DNP scholar. This main message is then supported using further evidence in the form of videos, images, or charts. Consequently, this method is more common when using poster presentations. The approach technique to dissemination involves oral presentations. According to Hand (2010), the latter has often been perceived to be more effective when compared to poster presentations. However, the author dispels this notion. This outcome illustrates two main aspects; first, many dissemination techniques tend to be complementary rather than competing. Second, it is important to use a method that suits the unique needs of the audience. For a less technical audience, Forsyth et al. (2010) imply that poster presentations may be more appropriate. They highlight vital information on a certain aspect of research; however, they should be creative and attractive enough to warrant further inquisition from the members of the audience. Contrarily, oral presentations may be suitable for a more knowledgeable audience, since a DNP scholar can discuss more complex concepts.

References

Forsyth, D. M., Wright, T. L., Scherb, C. A., & Gaspar, P. M. (2010). Disseminating evidence-based practice projects: poster design and evaluation. Clinical Scholars Review, 3(1), 14-21.

Hand, H. (2010). Reflections on preparing a poster for an RCN conference. Nurse Researcher, 17(2), 52-59.

Oermann, M. H., & Hays, J. C. (2019). Writing for publication in nursing. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

Ploeg, J., Skelly, J., Rowan, M., Edwards, N., Davies, B., Grinspun, D., & . . . Downey, A. (2010). The role of nursing best practice champions in diffusing practice guidelines: A mixed-methods study. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 7(4), 238–251.