What is the most important reason to disseminate research? Explain your rationale and give specific examples from your experience.
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Kathleen Forson
5/29/19, 5:39 PM
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“The last step in the research process is dissemination of findings-in other words, telling people what you have learned and allowing your findings to become part of the body of knowledge about a particular topic…and helps to close the gap between research and clinical practice” (Wolf, 2015, para.1). Dissemination of research results is important also as it may provide options for practice improve communication and better patient outcomes.
Research on topics of interest can replicate the results of previous studies and add strength to findings or disprove beliefs commonly held. Disseminating the results of your research allows others the opportunity to evaluate your research.
Research at my institution is being conducted on autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Research is ongoing on the musculoskeletal conditions of patients to find ways to improve outcomes. The researcher present posters at the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, speak at monthly meeting presented by the education department and as requested by staff during in-service.
Wolf, L. A. (2015). Getting the Word Out: Dissemination of Research Results. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 41(5), 452-3. doi:10.1016/j..jen.2015.06.001