Nursing Experts: Translating the Evidence - Public Health Professionals

• 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.

1. Increase the Reach of Evidence
2. Increase People's Motivation to Use and Apply the Evidence
3. Increase People's Ability to Use and Apply Evidence

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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

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• Have a printed copy of all of your slides and notes pages

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5 Reasons to Write for Publication

Iskander, J. K., Wolicki, S. B., Leeb, R. T., & Siegel, P. Z. (2018). Successful scientific writing and publishing: A step-by-step approach. Preventing Chronic Disease, 15, E79. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6016396/ 

• To share ideas and expertise with other public health professionals
• To disseminate evidence and the findings of research studies
• For promotion, tenure, and other personnel decisions
• For development of your own knowledge and skills
• For personal satisfaction

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