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Models provides systemic guidance to? - Answer implementation to EBP
Research Utilization (RU) - Answer The use of research, often a singular study, in clinical
decision making.
What is broader than research utilization? - Answer EBP
EBP includes utilization of: - Answer Best external evidence, Clinical expertise, Patient
preferences and values
What do the models of EBP help us with? - Answer Organized thinking, understand aspects
of EBP work, guide and design implementation approaches, help guide practitioners to
implement EBP into practice
8 EBP models - Answer Identify a problem that needs addressing
Identify stakeholders (sometimes called change agents) that will help make the change in
practice happen
Identify a practice change shown to be effective by high-quality research designed to address
the problem
Identify, and, if possible, address potential barriers
Use effective strategies to disseminate information about the change to those who will be
implementing it
Implement the change
Evaluate the impact of the change
Identify activities to help sustain the change
3 categories of EBP models - Answer 1. EBP, research utilization, and knowledge
transformation processes.
2. Strategic/Organizational change theory based models
3. Knowledge exchange and synthesis for application and inquiry
8 of the most common EBP models - Answer 1. The Stetler Model of Evidence-based Practice
, 2. The Iowa Model revised: Evidence-based Practice to promote excellence in health care
3. The Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change (Larrabee's model)
4. Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration Model (ARCC Model)
5. The Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services Model (PARIHS model)
6. The Clinical Scholar Model
7. The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model
8. The Stevens Star Model of Knowledge Transformation.
The Stetler Model - Answer Known as a practitioner-oriented model; geared towards
advanced practice practitioners
Steps to the Stetler Model - Answer Phase I : Preparation
Phase II : Validation
Phase III : Evaluation/Decision Making
Phase IV : Translation/Application
Phase V : Evaluation
The Iowa Model - Answer Type of model: EBP, research utilization, and knowledge
transformation processes
Multiphase process with feedback loops incorporated
Widely recognized for applicability and ease of use by interprofessional teams
The Model for EBP change (Larrabee's Model) - Answer -Type of model: EBP, research
utilization, and knowledge transformation processes
-Integrates QI principles, use of teamwork-tools and evidence-based translation strategies to
promote adoption of practice changes
The Advancing Research & Clinical Practice Through Close Collaboration (ARCC) Model - Answer
-Type of model: Strategic/Organizational change theory based models
-Key features:
Starts with organizational assessment
EBP mentors are developed and placed throughout the organization as a key strategy to remove
barriers
Any project process model can be used in the "EBP Implementation"
Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services Framework (PARIHS) - Answer
-Type of model: Knowledge exchange and synthesis for application and inquiry