To describe methods of dissemination, a definition of dissemination is necessary. Dissemination is the transfer of knowledge to adopt, integrate and sustain some evidence-based research (Guerin, et al., 2022). This dissemination is the movement or the introduction of information to a targeted group. As the question asks, there can be two different types of groups, internal and external. There are different approaches based on the group that you are trying to target.
An internal method of dissemination related to the project proposal relates to the staff at Wellness connection L.L.C. The providers and staff will be the target of the internal dissemination. For this practice, the most applicable and appropriate method would be a direct face to face transfer of knowledge. The practice is controlled by the providers and small enough that face to face would be appropriate. This is not a large corporation or hospital with hundreds of employees. The ability to transfer the knowledge must be obtainable. Differing approaches are necessary based on the environment of the change proposal. The method of face-to-face discussion and dissemination is obtainable in this environment. Every employee that is necessary in the involvement of the change proposal can be contacted. A presentation using a PowerPoint would be appropriate for this setting.
An external method of dissemination related to the project proposal relates to areas outside of the main body involved with a change proposal. This can be an organization, group of people or a locality. This project is different then the typical evidence-based proposal change. There is not a traditional external dissemination group in the typical format. This project takes a slightly different approach when answering the question about method of delivery for the external. The method is not the anomalous point, the intended group to disseminate to is. This project will look to use a typical method to disseminate to a non-typical group. The method of dissemination will encompass the same method but in two different situations. A face-to-face interaction will be done to introduce diabetes education to the patient. This is the core of the practicum. However, in order to create an adequate proposal a face to face will be done with particular patients the providers feel could better the change proposal. As the providers and employees are the internal, the patients will be the external. However, a small and group of patients will help with the change proposal as the external. Jennifer, et al., (2020) suggest that in order for dissemination to be best received, knowing the audience is an important aspect for a successful reception.
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Jennifer R. Tomasone, Kaitlyn D. Kauffeldt, Rushil Chaudhary, & Melissa C. Brouwers. (2020). Effectiveness of guideline dissemination and implementation strategies on health care professionals’ behaviour and patient outcomes in the cancer care context: a systematic review. Implementation Science, 15(1), 1–18. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s13012-020-0971-6\
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