Notes on Contributors ix
Foreword by Huw Davis xiv
Preface xvii
1 Evidence-based practice: doing the right thing for patients 1
Tracey Bucknall and Jo Rycroft-Malone
Introduction 1
What is evidence-based practice? 2
What does implementation of evidence into practice mean? 5
Attributes infl uencing successful implementation 9
Why this book? 14
References 18
2 Theory, frameworks, and models: laying down the groundwork 23
Jo Rycroft-Malone and Tracey Bucknall
Introduction 23
Theory informed evidence-based practice 23
Using theory and frameworks for implementing evidence-based practice 30
Models and frameworks 39
Models and frameworks included in this book 44
Summary 47
References 47
3 Stetler model 51
Cheryl B. Stetler
Introduction and purpose of the model 51
Background and context 56
Intended audience and actual users of the model 61
Hypotheses and propositions 64
Use and related evaluation of the Stetler model 64
Perceived strengths and weaknesses of the model 72
Information on barriers and facilitators to implementing the model 74
The future 76
Summary 76
References 77
4 The Ottawa Model of Research Use 83
Jo Logan and Ian D. Graham
Purpose and assumptions 84
Background and context 84
Intended audience/users 97
Hypotheses and research possibilities 97
Critique (strengths and limitations of OMRU) 98
Future possibilities 100
Conclusion 101
Summary: How the model can be used/applied 101
References 102
5 Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARIHS) 109
Jo Rycroft-Malone
Background 110
Purpose and assumptions 110
Background to PARIHS' development 111
Intended users 120
Hypotheses and propositions 126
Others' use of PARIHS 127
Critique (strengths and weaknesses) of PARIHS 130
Future plans 131
Conclusion 132
Summary: How PARIHS could be used 132
References 133
6 Iowa model of evidence-based practice 137
Marita Titler
Overview and purpose 137
Development of the model 140
Intended users 141
Hypothesis generation 142
Critique (strengths and weaknesses) of the Iowa model 143
Barriers and facilitators to model implementation 143
Future plans for model revisions 144
Summary: How the model can be used/applied 144
References 144
7 Dissemination and use of research evidence for policy and practice: a framework for developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies 147
Maureen Dobbins, Kara DeCorby and Paula Robeson
Introduction 148
Purpose of the framework 149
Model development 150
Intended audience 154
Hypothesis generation 155
Examples of framework's use 157
Perceived strengths and weaknesses 159
Future plans for framework modifications 161
Summary: How the model can be used/applied 161
References 163
8 ARCC (Advancing Research and Clinical practice through close Collaboration): a model for system-wide implementation and sustainability of evidence-based practice 169
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk and Ellen Fineout-Overholt
Purpose of and assumptions in the ARCC model 170
Background to the ARCC model 171
Intended users 177
Hypotheses generated from the ARCC model 177
Use and implementation of the ARCC model and implications for future research 179
Critique (strengths and weaknesses) of the ARCC model 181
Summary: How the model can be used/applied 182
References 182
9 The Joanna Briggs Institute model of evidence-based health care as a framework for implementing evidence 185
Alan Pearson
Purpose and assumptions 186
Background to the JBI model's development 186
Intended users of the model 192
Hypotheses and propositions 193
Others' use of the JBI model for implementing evidence 198
Critique (strengths and weaknesses) of the JBI model for implementing evidence 200
Future plans 201
Summary: How the model can be used/applied 202
References 203
10 The Knowledge To Action framework 207
Ian D Graham and Jacqueline M Tetroe
Purpose of the framework 208
Background and context 210
Framework description 212
Intended audiences/users 215
Hypotheses and research possibilities - Has the framework generated hypotheses or propositions that the developers and others can and/or have been testing? 215
Evaluation and use of the KTA framework 216
Strengths and limitations 217
Future plans for the development of the framework 218
Summary: How the model can be used/applied 218
References 219
11 Analysis and synthesis of models and frameworks 223
Jo Rycroft-Malone and Tracey Bucknall
Background 223
Synthesis 226
Conclusion 244
References 244
12 Summary and concluding comments 247
Jo Rycroft-Malone and Tracey Bucknall
A note about implementation 247
A note about impact 250
Applying models and frameworks to guide implementation 251
Concluding remarks 255
References 257
Appendix 259
Index 261
