Introduction
Dissemination refers to the distribution and spreading of knowledge to a particular audience with the help of carefully planned strategies (Rabin et al., 2008). The primary purpose of dissemination is to distribute the knowledge gained from evidence based interventions with the intent of transferring the most ideal methods which can be adopted and utilized in other clinical settings for enhanced outcome (Rabin et al., 2008).
Within healthcare settings, dissemination plays an important role and has become a major priority in health care academia. The adoption of successfully implemented practices plays a crucial role in health care settings due to which the CDC and NIH have stressed on the need and importance of dissemination to increase effectiveness and outcomes (Harris et al., 2012).
Important Dissemination Frameworks
Successful disseminating of evidence based research necessitates some frameworks such as the Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) which outlines the roles of researchers in the dissemination process (Harris et al., 2012). According to the HPRC framework, the spread of a practice can be successfully implemented using an active or passive process (Harris et al., 2012). The dissemination process is most effective when applied through three important steps – adoption, implementation and maintenance (Harris et al., 2012). When the dissemination process occurs systematically, it results in changes in personal behaviours of healthcare professionals and enhanced organizational practice resulting in improved health outcomes and productivity for the establishment (Harris et al., 2012).
Researcher’s Role in Dissemination Process
The HPRC focuses on the researcher as an active participant in the dissemination process seeking to create new knowledge to be used, adopted and implemented by the user organizations (Harris et al., 2012). The partnership between the researcher and disseminator is based on mutual understanding and close communication which is necessary for the appropriate refining and testing of the dissemination process (Harris et al., 2012).
Dissemination of the Proposed Program
The proposed implementation of the HH project for the reduction of HAIs will disseminate the significance of ABHs as a more effective and preferred approach as compared to using only soap and water. Through the project, the researcher aims to disseminate the awareness of the importance of HH using ABHs by HCWs. The results of the project will be communicated to all leaders, professionals and stakeholders of the organization to ensure their active interest participation in the dissemination process through appropriate channels.
The research findings of the project will serve to be of great value to the healthcare domain at large, more particularly to the nursing community which can make the most use of the benefits gained from the research. Results will be posted on the organization’s website for access to all healthcare professionals. Care will be taken to abide by relevant protocols and guidelines according to the policies and standards of the organization.
Conclusion
Implementation of the proposed program, evaluation and dissemination are important components for the prevention of HAIs. Effective compliance of HH using ABHs will facilitate reduction of HAIs due to improvement of HH procedures by HCWs and will result in the overall safety of the patient leading to better healthcare outcomes.
References
Harris, J. R., Cheadle, A., Hannon, P. A., Forehand, M., Lichiello, P., Mahoney, E., Snyder, S. & Yarrow, J. (2012). A framework for disseminating evidence-based health promotion practices. Prev Chronic Dis, 9, 110081.
Rabin, Borsika A., Brownson, Ross C., Haire-Joshu, Debra, Kreuter, Matthew W., & Weaver, Nancy L. (2008). A glossary for dissemination and implementation research in health. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 14(2), 117-123.