Which are barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lack of available time
b. Inferior quality of available research
c. Unwillingness of organizations to fund research
d. Inability to understand the evidence
e. Limited support from accreditors to im-plement evidence
ANS: A, B, C, D
Lack of time, inferior quality of research, unwillingness of organizations to fund research, and inability to understand the evidence are all barriers to the implementation of evidence-based practice. As public health departments are beginning to seek accreditation there is an increased emphasis on the use of evidence-based practice.
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