Nursing

Clinical Practice

Engineering

Set (abstract data type)

Computer science

Management science

Alternative medicine

Physics

Database

Psychology

Optics

Focus (optics)

Conceptual model

Medicine

Programming language

Evidence-based practice

Engineering ethics

Pathology

Nursing Outlook

The evidence-based practice movement raises questions about the continuing viability of research utilization models. This manuscript describes the updated, practitioner-oriented Stetler Model. First developed in 1976 with Marram, it was refined in 1994 with conceptual underpinnings and a set of assumptions. The model has been further refined on the basis of a related utilization-focused integrative review methodology, targeted evidence concepts, and continuing experience through use of the model with clinical nurse specialists. The revised model continues to focus on a series of judgmental activities about the appropriateness, desirability, feasibility, and manner of using research findings in an individual's or group's practice.

Updating the Stetler Model of research utilization to facilitate evidence-based practice