Which statement by the nurse shows understanding of what would not be a barrier to research utilization?
a. "Too few studies reported in the literature relating to the identified problem"
b. "Obtaining consensus to implement a new approach to resolve the care problem"
c. "Staff suggesting there is too little time to learn a new approach to the care problem"
d. "Staff asking, ‘Why fix it if it isn't bro-ken?'"
B
Consensus building constitutes a second phase of step 1 that is used to identify the specific prac-tice to be changed. In this phase, the incorporation of the principles of change theory will in-crease the possibility of success. A change will be more acceptable if those affected are included in the decisions related to the change. Clear communication and teamwork are essential elements of this process. Group consensus is crucial for the successful application of research findings. Barriers include those who are resistant to the change, budgetary and personnel constraints, too few research studies related to the practice problem, the lack of replication of the findings, and the time lag from the completion of a research project until the project report is published may make the research findings obsolete.
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