Developing a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice

Developing a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice

Two dissemination strategies I would be most inclined to use are peer-reviewed publications and social media. Peer-reviewed journals enable independent peer review, whose purpose is to ensure the report’s credibility, accuracy, and quality (Ravinetto & Singh, 2022). During the dissemination of my research findings on using technology for childhood obesity management, I would use reputable journals in nursing and medicine. Social media, on the other hand, helps researchers get information to many people and makes it easier for people to retrieve it. Using social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn may help promote EBP findings on childhood obesity, spark discussions, and reach a broader audience (Ravinetto & Singh, 2022). Further, I would be less inclined to use organizational-level presentations as a dissemination strategy. Even though they may be beneficial in knowledge sharing within a particular setting, they may limit the audience reached compared to using other methods like social media and journals (Ashcraft et al., 2020).

Barriers I may encounter when using social media and peer-reviewed journals include limited access and visibility and information overload. First, when using peer-reviewed journals, getting acceptance and attaining visibility among many publications can be challenging (Roberts-Lewis et al., 2023). Furthermore, when using social media platforms, it may be difficult to stand out among the large volume of content. This barrier can be bypassed by collaborating with experienced researchers and content creators who are familiar with journal publications and social media to help enhance acceptance and visibility (Roberts-Lewis et al., 2023).

The second barrier is information overload, which is common in social media. Competition with other forms of content may make it difficult for visibility on various platforms. To address this barrier, I would seek the help of influencers and people with large social media followings to help amplify the reach of research. Also, making visually attractive summaries of the research findings may help catch and retain the attention of the audience (Roberts-Lewis et al., 2023). By using these strategies and addressing possible barriers, my research findings may be disseminated effectively to a wider audience and contribute to knowledge advancement in my field.

References

Ashcraft, L. E., Quinn, D. A., & Brownson, R. C. (2020). Strategies for effective dissemination of research to United States policymakers: A systematic review. Implementation Science, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-020-01046-3

Ravinetto, R., & Singh, J. A. (2022). Responsible dissemination of health and medical research: some guidance points. BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, 28(3), bmjebm-2022-111967. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2022-111967

Roberts-Lewis, S. F., Baxter, H. A., Mein, G., Quirke-McFarlane, S., Leggat, F. J., Garner, H. M., Powell, M., White, S., & Bearne, L. (2023). The use of social media for dissemination of research evidence to health and social care practitioners: Protocol for a systematic review. JMIR Research Protocols, 12(1), e45684. https://doi.org/10.2196/45684

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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 advocates for the application of EBP.

Developing a Culture of Evidence-Based Practice

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 help disseminate 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.

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 explain 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.