Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses

1. New knowledge is effectively disseminated through: (Select all that apply.)
   a. Papers
   b. Posters
   c. Proclamations
   d. Presentations


2. Dissemination is important for which of the following reasons?
   a. Publishers need to make a profit.
   b. Most research grants require reporting.
   c. New knowledge is transmitted to patient care.
   d. Theorists and researchers need something to do.


3. Dissemination is an important phase in
   a. The cycle of scientific development
   b. The Krebs cycle
   c. The cycle of life
   d. The cycle of professional nursing

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 19-1

How did you do? 1. a, b, d; 2. c; 3. a

19.2 The 3 Ps of Dissemination

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

‹ 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

Posters

Posters are an important scholarly venue for disseminating evidence (Bindon &
Davenport, 2013). A major advantage of poster presentations over other methods
is that opportunities for networking exist. Poster sessions allow for interactions
among professionals. Presenters receive immediate feedback from a variety of
individuals who attend the poster session. Interactions allow for the exchange
of ideas about areas of common interest (Bingham & O’Neal, 2013).

KEY TERM

posters: A

scholarly venue

for disseminating

evidence

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