title: Focus on research utilization.
abstract: This column focuses on research utilization in future issues. In this article, the coeditors of this column review the differences between the conduct of research and research utilization, describe the decision-making process for research utilization, and discuss the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Clinical Practice Guidelines.
authors.affiliation: San Diego State University School of Nursing, California, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fitzsimmons
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shively
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Verderber
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research; D016134:Organizational Policy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014789:Visitors to Patients