Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

KEY TERMS

At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

‹ Discuss the importance of
dissemination of research findings to
building evidence-based practice
‹ Recognize the importance of
dissemination in the cycle of science
‹ Explain how poster presentations are
useful to disseminate new knowledge
‹ List the essential components of a
well-constructed poster
‹ Describe strategies that make oral
presentations successful

‹ List elements that must be considered

when preparing a manuscript

‹ Discuss the process for submitting a

manuscript for publication

‹ Demonstrate professional behaviors

when attending conferences

‹ List strategies to get the most out of

conference attendance

‹ Discuss why nurses are obligated

to participate in the process of

dissemination

authorship
call for abstracts
dissemination

manuscript

networking

papers

posters

presentations