Which of the following would most likely present the most difficult step in research utilization?
a. Monitoring outcomes
b. Determining the research question
c. Instituting the change
d. Piloting the project
C
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A This is a step in research utilization but is not the hardest to implement.
B This is a step in research utilization but is not the hardest to implement.
C Buy-in by the staff may be the most difficult step because people are usually very resistant to change.
D This is a step in research utilization but is not the hardest to implement.
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