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Chapter 16
Disseminating Evidence
Through Publications,
Presentations, Health Policy
Briefs, and the Media

Disseminating Evidence Through
Podium/Oral Presentations
• Inquire about the audience
− Education level, expertise, reason for interest
• Context of the presentation
• Desired length and format
• Any special considerations
• Ensure that slides are simple, relevant, and easy to read

Disseminating Evidence Through Panel
Presentations
• Effective venues for conveying divergent perspectives on
topics
• Moderator may serve as the coordinator, managing the
agenda
• Moderator asks questions of the panel members to elicit
their opinions
• Questions from the audience are taken

Preparation for a Panel Presentation
• Panelist
− Know the expectations and objectives
− Know information about the other panelists
− Know the timeframe
• Moderator
− Meet each panelist and confirm expectations
− Plan to ensure even flow of the panel discussion and
questions from the audience

Roundtable Presentations
• An informal way to share information with a small group
of people
• Allow the group to discuss information and relate it to
experiences and practice
• Content is prepared in the same way as for a lecture
presentation
− Delivery of the material will be different given the
small size

Question
• Tell whether the following statement is true or false.
• Panel presentations allow for more interaction between
participants than roundtable discussions.

Answer
• False
• Rationale: One of the advantages of a roundtable
presentation format is that it maximizes the interaction
between participants. Panel presentations allow for each
participant to present his or her views, but they typically
involve less discussion between presenters.

Disseminating Evidence Through Poster
Presentations
• Maximize interaction between interested colleagues
− Allow the presenter more time to speak directly with
others about his or her work
• Enable the dissemination of preliminary research data or
evidence reviews
• When constructing posters, ensure they are clear and
attention-grabbing
• If presenting a poster, make sure to accompany it at all
times to maximize interaction

Disseminating Evidence Through Small
Group Presentations
• Grand rounds
• Evidence-based clinical rounds
• Brief consultations

Other Methods of Dissemination
• Podcasts/vodcasts
• Community meetings
• Hospital-based and committee meetings

Question
• Which of the following dissemination strategies
maximizes the interaction between colleagues who
provide care in the same clinical setting?
a. Professional committee meetings
b. Clinical rounds
c. Podcasts
d. Podium presentations

Answer
• b. Clinical rounds
• Rationale: Clinical rounds are an interactive method of
simultaneously presenting evidence and promoting
engagement between fellow caregivers. Professional
committee meetings normally involve participants from
multiple sites, while podcasts and podium presentations
are less interactive.

Dissemination Evidence Through Journal
Clubs
• Provide an opportunity for clinicians to share and learn
about evidence-based approaches at their work sites
• Success is dependent on expertise, resources,
participation levels, and effective leadership
• May also use an online format

Question
• Journal clubs are an effective mechanism for enhancing
which of the following aspects of evidence-based
practice?
a. Answering PICOT questions
b. Promoting clinical expertise
c. Identifying patient preferences
d. Producing research evidence

Answer
• a. Answering PICOT questions
• Rationale: Journal clubs provide an environment in which
colleagues can pose, and answer, clinical questions in a
collaborative manner. A journal club does not normally
produce original evidence or directly address patient
preferences. While participation in a journal club is likely
to enhance a clinicians practice, the focus is not
specifically on building expertise.

Publishing
• Encompasses multiple formats, not only books and
journal articles
• Finding a mentor is beneficial
• Begin by generating an idea based on your expertise and
curiosity
• Then, sketch out a plan on how the idea can be
developed into a manuscript

Keys to Successful Publication
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Be organized

Selecting a Journal
• Ask
− Is the journal peer-reviewed?
− What is the profile of the journal’s readership?
− What is the turnaround period for review?
− What is the “in press” period (i.e., from time of
acceptance to publication)?
− What are the technical specifications?

Writing a Journal Article
• Developing the concept for the manuscript
• Reviewing the literature
• Developing a timeline
• Writing the manuscript
• Proofreading the manuscript

Question
• Tell whether the following statement is true or false.
• Education level is the primary determinant of the success
or failure of a writing project.

Answer
• False
• Rationale: The writing process is a complex undertaking
whose success is dependent on multiple personal and
professional factors. Education is likely to have influence,
but education alone does not guarantee success.

Disseminating Evidence to Influence
Health Policy
• There are multiple possibilities for healthcare
professionals to influence policy
• Writing health policy issue briefs
− Understand the target audience
− Provide policy-related information to legislators in the
form of sound evidence
− Must be succinct and direct, clear, and well-organized
− Emphasize application for policy and practice

Disseminating Evidence to the Media
• Be clear about your message and audience
• There are multitudes of competing stories at any given
time
− The news is up for grabs
• Do not simply assume your message will be conveyed
clearly or accurately
• Results of media exposure can be profoundly positive or
profoundly negative

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