In the 1970s there was a focus on translating research findings into practice. What term was used to describe this focus?
1. Evidence-based practice
2. Randomized clinical trials
3. Research utilization
4. Scientific evidence
Correct Answer: 3
During the 1970s, research utilization became a buzzword and a focus for translating research findings into practice. It was not until much later when that effort began to be called evidence-based practice. Randomized clinical trials are a way to develop EBP. Scientific evidence is the result of scientific research.
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