A research-based risk assessment tool as the cornerstone of a pressure ulcer prevention program.
By highlighting theories of knowledge utilization, we consider some of the factors and issues in planning research utilization projects. By our use of a research utilization model in developing a research-based pressure ulcer prevention program, we help to bridge the gap between research and practice.
Fournier
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Kemp
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Farley
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McMyn
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Paulford
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D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000592:standards*; D009737:Nursing Records; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control