Which two hurdles does the STAR Model address in employing evidence-based practice?
a. The volume and form of knowledge
b. The quality and form of knowledge
c. The volume and outcomes of knowledge
d. The adequacy and form of knowledge
ANS: A
The STAR Model addresses two major hurdles in employing evidence-based practice (EBP). These two hurdles are the volume of current professional knowledge and the form of knowledge that healthcare professionals attempt to apply in practice.
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