Selecting the right integration of research into practice strategy.
Healthcare professionals need to be cognizant of integration of research into practice literature to advance clinical practice. This article describes the strengths and limitations associated with 10 currently used integration of research into practice strategies and the issues that need to be considered when selecting an appropriate strategy. Selecting the right strategy that ensures the uptake of best available evidence is an essential component of developing evidence-based practice and ultimately improving patient care.
Eastwood
Glenn M
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Deakin University--School of Nursing, Epworth Eastern Hospital, Victoria, Australia. gmeastwood@yahoo.com
O'Connell
Bev
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Gardner
Anne
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D019985:Benchmarking / Q000458:organization & administration*; D032921:Consensus; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009731:Nursing Audit; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development