HEP 456 Module 6 Section 14 Communication and Dissemination of The Findings

HEP 456: Health Promotion Program Eval

Arizona State University

Dean Helitzer

30th November 2022

Communication and Dissemination of The Findings

Dissemination

The term “dissemination” refers to the process of making information accessible and useable to many different groups by means of many different channels or forms (CDC, 2019). Whether it’s a press conference or a series of posters, they are all examples of channels. The term “format” describes the structure of the information itself (CDC, 2019). Both oral and written forms of communication may be used to disseminate information.

Reasons to Disseminate

There are several benefits to sharing details about your program with a wide range of people. You may be able to influence change in programs, policies, or practices by raising awareness about the health issues your program addresses and the types of support that would be most helpful, generating positive publicity, and making your organization more competitive when seeking financial and in-kind resources.

Individuals To Receive the Findings

i. General public

ii. Stakeholders i.e., financiers, program personnel, patients, the Gulfport Memorial Hospital Board, Gulfport Community, etc.

iii. Decision-makers in the government and NGO sector.

iv. Workshops and Conferences attendees.

v. Interested parties.

Information to Be Disseminated

i. Introduction to the Program- The ‘Living Well With Dialysis’ program is a program aimed at helping dialysis patients manage hypertension. The priority population for this program will be newly diagnosed dialysis patients at Memorial Hospital Gulfport. As aforementioned, the target population for this program will be patients suffering from high blood pressure aged between 25 and 30. New patients diagnosed with ESRD at Memorial hospital will be given top priority. The gender of the patients will not determine the eligibility of the patients, but we expect that more women will be enrolled in the program since they comprise of a bigger percentage of the hemodialysis population in Mississippi. The program will have a total of 150 participants i.e., dialysis patients. In addition, the program will also encompass a total of 15 staff members i.e., a charge nurse, 3 floor nurses, a patient advocate, 3 social workers, a dietician, 5 therapists, and a CHES. The program will consist of dialysis activities, physical activities, therapy sessions, and education and interaction sessions.

ii. Location of The Program-The program is set to be carried out at the Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Mississippi. Dialysis will take place on the left wing of the Gulfport Memorial hospital, the physical activities will take place on the rooftop, the therapy sessions will take place next to the psychiatric facilities, and the interactions and education will take place in the nurse’s cafeteria.

iii. Impact evaluation findings e.g.,

a) Is the community around Gulfport Memorial Hospital happy regarding the project?

b) Is the project able to meet the community’s needs?

c) The completion rates of the enrolled individuals.

d) Evidence that the well-being of dialysis patients involved in the program is improving?

iv. Process evaluation findings e.g.,

a) Whether the plan was executed as expected.

b) The specific kind of interventions that were put into place.

c) Whether all the planned activities went as planned?

d) Whether the program was able to maintain an active and diverse stakeholder community.

e) The types of issues experienced when delivering the program.

f) Whether the program was well-managed.

Channels and Formats to Be Used For ‘Living Well With Dialysis’ Plan

When deciding how to disseminate information, it’s important to think about whom you’re trying to reach, what kind of information you’re sharing, and why. Selecting the appropriate channels and format is important for the success of the dissemination process.

A list of channels and formats to be used in dissemination include

i. One-page descriptions

ii. Brochures

iii. Executive summaries

iv. Newsletters

v. Technical reports

vi. Slide presentations

vii. News releases or press conferences.

viii. Radio and television coverage

ix. Public meetings

x. Email listservs

Print formats including one-page descriptions, brochures, executive summaries, newsletters, and technical reports will be utilized to disseminate information to the general public, attendees of conferences and workshops, and decision-makers in government and the nonprofit sector. Channels such as slide presentations, news releases or press conferences, radio and television coverage, and public meetings to educate attendance are all effective channels for conveying assessment findings to the general public. We will also take into account the potential value of oral presentations, videos, and displays, which are typically more memorable and powerful than written reports and may also inspire extensive conversation. Stakeholders and others who have the same interests and concerns as your program personnel will be reached through email listservs and other web-based resources.

References

CDC. (2019, August). www.cdc.gov. Retrieved November 30, 2022, from Evaluation Briefs: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/evaluation/pdf/brief9.pdf