Dissemination of PhD Dissertation Research by Dissertation Format: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Arlene Smaldone1, Elizabeth Heitkemper2, Kasey Jackman3
1Professor of Nursing and Dental Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Dean, Scholarship and Research, School of Nursing and College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
Summary
Alternate PhD dissertation formats significantly increase the number and timeliness of peer-reviewed publications, enhancing nursing science dissemination and graduate careers. These formats should be encouraged by doctoral programs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Scientific Publication
- Doctoral Education
Background:
- Dissemination of PhD dissertation research is crucial for advancing nursing science and informing practice.
- Traditional dissertation formats may not optimize research publication rates.
- Alternate dissertation formats, such as substudy or publication-based structures, offer potential benefits for dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the dissemination of PhD dissertation research based on dissertation format: traditional versus alternate (substudy or publication).
- To evaluate the impact of dissertation format on the number and timeliness of peer-reviewed publications.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study analyzed PhD dissertations (1999-2019) from a research-intensive nursing school.
- Dissertation format, publication data (ProQuest, PubMed), and authorship were examined for 113 graduates.
- Descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon rank sum tests were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Graduates using alternate formats (substudy/publication) published more frequently and faster than those using traditional formats.
- All graduates with alternate formats published dissertation research, compared to 58.7% of traditional format graduates.
- Alternate formats resulted in a higher number of publications and greater sponsor acknowledgment through authorship.
Conclusions:
- Alternate dissertation formats enhance the dissemination of PhD nursing research through peer-reviewed publications.
- Encouraging alternate dissertation formats can improve publication rates and advance nursing science.
- This approach supports the continued development of nursing science and career progression for PhD graduates.
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