Stetler's (2001)research Utilization Model Provides Direction for an Individual and for Group

question 2

Multiple Choice

Stetler's (2001) research utilization model provides direction for an individual and for group members.It has implications for nurses in leadership roles responsible for patient care management.Which description is recognized as the preparatory phase?

• A) Involves practical aspects of implementing the plan for translating the research into practice at the individual,group,department,or organizational level.
• B) 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.
• C) Involves searching,sorting,and selecting sources of evidence,defining external factors influencing the application of a research finding,and defining internal factors diminishing objectivity.
• D) Focuses on utilization with an appraisal of study findings rather than the critique of a study's design and includes completing review tables to facilitate understanding each study and to facilitate decision-making.

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