Dissemination: Sharing the Story

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

This is the 11th article in a new series designed to provide readers with insight into educating nurses about evidence-based decision-making (EBDM). It builds on AJN's award-winning previous series—Evidence-Based Practice, Step by Step and EBP 2.0: Implementing and Sustaining Change (to access both series, go to https://links.lww.com/AJN/A133). This follow-up series on EBDM will address how to teach and facilitate learning about the evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) processes and how they impact health care quality. This series is relevant for all nurses interested in EBP and QI, especially DNP faculty and students. The brief case scenario included in each article describes one DNP student's journey. To access previous articles in this EBDM series, go to https://links.lww.com/AJN/A256.

Dissemination is the final step in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process—Step 6—yet it is often overlooked, despite its essential role in improving health outcomes (see Steps in the EBP Process1). Without intentional dissemination efforts, evidence-based interventions often remain isolated within specific units or organizations, limiting the reach of real-world application of evidence and sustained impact. Effective dissemination can support a broadening of the influence of practice changes within a local or regional setting and accelerate the adoption of best practices. This adoption could ultimately help to narrow the well-documented 15-to-17-year gap between research generation and its translation into routine clinical practice.

Comments

This is the 11th article in a new series designed to provide readers with insight into educating nurses about evidence-based decision-making (EBDM). 

DOI

10.1097/AJN.0000000000000361

PMID

42619205

Publication

The American Journal of Nursing Navbar

Volume

126

Issue

9

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