title: Updating the Stetler Model of research utilization to facilitate evidence-based practice.
abstract: The evidence-based practice movement raises questions about the continuing viability of research utilization models. This manuscript describes the updated, practitioner-oriented Stetler Model. First developed in 1976 with Marram, it was refined in 1994 with conceptual underpinnings and a set of assumptions. The model has been further refined on the basis of a related utilization-focused integrative review methodology, targeted evidence concepts, and continuing experience through use of the model with clinical nurse specialists. The revised model continues to focus on a series of judgmental activities about the appropriateness, desirability, feasibility, and manner of using research findings in an individual's or group's practice.
authors.affiliation: Evidence-based practice, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Stetler
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015399:Nursing Research