What is Dissemination?
- Dissemination is the targeted distribution of information to a specific audience
- Choi, B.C. (2005). Understanding the basic principles of knowledge translation. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 59(2:93.
- Dissemination has the intention to promote the spread of knowledge to enhance application and improve patient outcomes
- Glasgow, R.E., et.al. (2012). National Institutes of Health approaches to dissemination and implementation science: current and future directions. American Journal of Public Health, 102(7), 1274-1281.
The Goals of Dissemination
- Increase the Reach of Evidence
- Increase People's Motivation to Use and Apply the Evidence
- Increase People's Ability to Use and Apply Evidence
Helpful Strategies for Getting Started
Hanrahan, K., et.al., (2010). DNP: Advanced role development II. https://nursing.uiowa.edu/sites/default/files/documents/research/Disseminating%20nursing%20knowledge.pdf
- Start with a small manageable publication like a book review, opinion letter, clinical procedure, or case study
- Start with a poster presentation
- Write about something you are passionate about
- Write with a group to share writing tasks
- Write with an experienced writer or mentor
- Capitalize on Student‐Faculty collaborations and Academic Practice Partnerships
- Start with a title and work from there
- Start with your methods and build from there
- Schedule time for writing
- Review the literature and set up a table to sort, organize and synthesize
Finding a Conference
Try these sites to help you find a conference to present at:
Creating A Poster
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Tips for Better Visual Elements in Posters and Podium PresentationsFree PubMed Central article by Dr. Julie Zerwic, PhD, RN, et.al.
Free Poster Templates
Help Working with PowerPoint Slides
Giving a Presentation
Speaking in Public
- Arrive early; Meet with moderator; Test slides and AV equipment
- Dress comfortably in professional/business attire
- Make eye contact with and always face your audience; Move about the room
- Don’t read your presentation directly from the slides; Practice!
- Know your audience; Use clear language; Speak slowly and clearly; Thank them for their attendance
Q and A
- Be prepared; Anticipate the questions you might receive and practice your responses
- Respond clearly and briefly to give others an opportunity to ask their questions
- Be respectful; Be honest if you do not know the answer
Handouts/References
- Have a printed copy of all of your slides and notes pages
Help Using PowerPoint for a Presentation
Writing for Publication
5 Reasons to Write for Publication
Oermann, M. & Hays, J. (2011). Writing for publication in nursing. https://writing.ku.edu/sites/writing.drupal.ku.edu/files/docs/Writing_Publication_Nursing.pdf
- To share ideas and expertise with other nurses
- To disseminate evidence and the findings of nursing research studies
- For promotion, tenure, and other personnel decisions
- For development of your own knowledge and skills
- For personal satisfaction
Choosing a Journal
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National Library of Medicine Catalog - Journals referenced in the NCBI databasesSearch for your broad topic area and then filter for nursing journals using the Currently Indexed filter
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Beall's List of Potential Predatory Journals & PublishersIf a journal appears on Beall's list, you should look very closely at it before publishing with them. These journals have given reason to be suspicious so use a critical eye. However, newer and open-access journals may appear suspicious early in their life although they can be perfectly legitimate journals.
References & Citation Management Tools
There are several tools available to help you manage your references list. There are both free and fee-based options.
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Citation Management - The BasicsNot sure what we are talking about - Find out more at the UIC Libraries Citation Management guide.