Brief reports for disseminating systematic reviews to nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Knowledge Translation

Background:

• Integrating research findings into nursing practice is crucial but faces challenges.
• Staff nurses often lack the time, expertise, and resources to review research reports.
• Effective dissemination strategies are needed to bridge the gap between research and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of brief reports for disseminating systematic review findings.
• To address barriers hindering research utilization by staff nurses.
• To present a practical method for knowledge translation in nursing.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review results were synthesized into concise, easy-to-understand brief reports.
• The strategy focused on direct dissemination to staff nurses via email.
• A Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews publication was used as a case example.

Main Results:

• Brief reports offer a viable strategy to overcome dissemination barriers.
• This method simplifies complex research findings for clinical application.
• Email delivery ensures timely access to synthesized evidence.

Conclusions:

• Brief reports are an effective tool for disseminating systematic reviews to nurses.
• This approach supports evidence-based practice by making research accessible.
• The strategy enhances knowledge translation in clinical nursing settings.