A model of research use, such as the Stetler model, has been designed to:
a. provide a comprehensive framework to enhance the use of research evidence by nurses to facilitate an evidence-based practice.
b. help nurses find perfect research studies for clinical application.
c. promote implementation of detailed, structured protocols based on single studies in practice.
d. validate use of current practices and minimize change in practice.
ANS: A
Stetler's model encourages the use of research evidence by individual nurses and healthcare institutions to facilitate the development of EBP.
Unfortunately, there are no "perfect" research studies.
Promoting implementation of detailed, structured protocols based on single studies in practice is not the goal of Stetler's model.
Validating use of current practices and minimize change in practice discourages change.
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