Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice: Linking Evidence to Action

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