Discuassion # 9 NURS 6052 - Replies

Dissemination Strategies I would be most inclined to use and why

I would be most bent on using passive and active dissemination strategies. Passive strategies include sending mass emails and information publications or posting details about evidence to a website and scientific publications in a searchable database for an untargeted audience (Vedel et al., 2018). The approach is less costly in terms of translating knowledge and is highly feasible. In contrast, active dissemination strategies comprise efforts that spread knowledge to a targeted group through practical guidance, prompts, and information media campaigns (Melnyk et al., 2011). I would use active dissemination to increase the reach of motivation and people’s ability to apply and use evidence. Both strategies would be effective in ensuring widespread EBP use on various clinical practices and interventions.

Dissemination Strategies I would be least inclined to use and why

The dissemination strategy that I would be least inclined to use is passive because it involves untargeted information dissemination. Here, the message is untailored, and the delivery is unplanned or uncontrolled. Hence, it is generally ineffective and only results in minimal practice changes. 

Two Barriers I might Encounter when using the Dissemination Strategies, I am most inclined to use.

 I would be most inclined to use active dissemination because it involves communicating facts actively by targeting a specific audience.  Lack of EBP knowledge and fear of the unknown is the most critical barrier in using the approach, making it hard to convince colleagues to come on board and understand the process (Brownson et al., 2018).

How I might Overcome the Barriers I identified

To overcome this barrier, it is critical for the strategy to include resources for learning about EBP, which should be emphasized and taught through nursing schools and selected development centers. Active dissemination is also costly and time-consuming, leading to burnout and stress (Gallagher-Ford et al., 2011). However, this can be overcome by increasing resources and the number of personnel involved in dissemination. 

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