After searching the literature, Tara, the unit manager develops a table that outlines the findings of studies on management of incontinence
She then examines the studies in terms of risk and whether the findings fit within her practice context and for her population of moderately to se-verely cognitively impaired patients. This is which phase of Stetler's research utilization model? a. Preparatory
b. Validation
c. Evaluation
d. Application
C
The third phase, comparative evaluation and decision making, involves making a decision about the applicability of the studies by synthesizing cumulative findings; evaluating the degree and nature of other criteria, such as risk, feasibility, and readiness of the finding; and actually making a recommendation about using the findings of the studies.
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