A practitioner’s quick guide to research dissemination

Dr Dilla Davis - Lecturer in Nursing Education, Department of Adult Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, Kings College, London First published:

Thoughtful dissemination is what bridges research and practice. In this article, setting out ten practical steps for effective research dissemination, Dr Dilla Davis discusses the importance of clarifying purpose, choosing the right formats, and tailoring messages to policymakers, peers and the public, drawing on her own experience.

Introduction

If you want to give your research the wings it deserves, you need to plan your dissemination strategy. Dissemination is a key phase that turns data into narratives, findings into influence, and scholarship into social change. These 10 simple steps, based on my own experience, outline some practical strategies for effective research dissemination.

1. Know what you want to achieve

Research dissemination is not just a checkbox – it is a launch pad. Clarifying your goals early means every move you make (format, channel, message) will align with purpose and determine how quickly you want to share your research. Start

To view the rest of this content please log in

Log in

Dr Dilla Davis