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The main goal of disseminating research findings at the end of a project is to use them to inform decision making and ultimately improve health outcomes. This resource outlines a series of steps to develop an effective knowledge dissemination plan. To facilitate the relevant and practical application of this knowledge, the developers of this method recommend involving potential/intended users in the planning and implementation phases of research design.
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This method introduces users to several characteristics of effective dissemination plans. The developers suggest that knowledge producers consider the following key elements as they design their knowledge dissemination plan:
Establish goals for the dissemination project or initiative
Articulate specific objectives required to achieve each goal
Define the scope and characteristics of potential users/target audiences
Determine what content/information will be disseminated (comprehension level, language, framing to meet the needs of defined user groups, etc.)
Identify sources that potential user groups view as being credible, and consider ways to partner with these sources, such as accessing a group's network
Determine the medium that will best deliver the content/message to potential users
Decide how to determine the success of the dissemination activities; what measures or indicators will be used and how will these be collected and analysed as part of this evaluation?
Describe what steps will be taken to promote ongoing access to project-related content, and consider how users will access this information in the future
Identify strategies to inform potential users about the availability of project-related information, including accessible format(s)
Identify potential barriers that may interfere with users' access to or application of the knowledge, and develop targeted strategies to reduce these barriers
The developers present a series of questions to consider when implementing the steps listed above. The dissemination planning process should draw on a wide range of strategies and tools, tailored to address the needs of particular groups within the target audience.
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