ch 19: sharing insight with others

disseminiation

the communication of clinical, research, and theoretical findings from purpose of transitioning new knowledge to point of care

dissemination of findings

most successful if multiple methods are used over time

four ways to disseminate new knowledge

• posters

• presentations

• papers

• podcast

posters

• to be considered to present a poster, one must submit an abstract summarizing the project

• abstracts are peer reviewed using specific criteria for consideration

• important to consider intended audience by the event/conference

call for abstracts

announces that submissions for abstracts are being sought

what is better for posters

pilot studies and works in progress

pilot study

small study

5 C’s of poster presentation

• compliant, catchy, clear, consise, and clutter free

• title short and catchy

• written w/ clarity to subject presenting

• use bullet points to ensure concise poster

• avoid too much content and busy graphics

oral presentations

• authors elect to present orally when topic is too complex for poster presentation

• completed works are best for oral

• philosophical and theorectial works is best suited for oral

common mistakes w/ oral presentations

• presenters read directly from slides

• authors that disregard time constraints

papers

• scholarly papers published through variety of methods and are essential for disseminating knowledge

• when collaborating w colleagues, it’s important to determine considerations

• consideration given to intended audience of the journal

disseminating through tech

podcasts coordinated w/ other social media increased readership of abstracts

conferences

• employers can send RNs to converences that fit organizational goals

• RNs attend conferences to maintain governmental or accrediting regulations

• RNs that are active members may attend conferences as delegates

• when attending, one’s on stage and should be prepared to talk ab goals

• elevator speech should always be ready

• maintain professional decorum in dress and actions