title: Research-based practice.
abstract: Research-based practice requires a practice setting that promotes the use of knowledge, access to current scientific knowledge, and the ability of the clinician to think critically about using the knowledge to positively affect patient outcomes. This article presents an overview of what is known about the research utilization process and describes a variety of approaches to facilitate research-based practice.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Barnsteiner
mesh_terms: D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care