Which statement explains the third stage of Rogers' (1995) innovation-diffusion model of research utilization?
1. This stage involves the nurse becoming aware of a research-based nursing intervention.
2. The nurse decides whether to adopt the new intervention.
3. The nurse actually puts into practice the intervention or uses the knowledge indirectly.
4. This stage involves the evaluation of the intervention for its effectiveness.
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Rationale 1: This statement describes the knowledge stage of Rogers' model.
Rationale 2: After an attitude is formed (stage 2, persuasion), the decision stage is reached. Rogers' (1995) innovation-diffusion model contains five stages: (1) knowledge, (2) persuasion, (3) decision, (4) implementation, and (5) confirmation.
Rationale 3: This statement describes the implementation stage.
Rationale 4: This statement describes the confirmation stage.
Global Rationale:
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).