Research utilization in a metropolitan children's hospital

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Clinical practice models are essential for integrating research findings.
• Effective research utilization requires structured approaches within healthcare settings.
• Previous models may lack interdisciplinary focus or unit-level support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a refined model for research utilization in clinical practice.
• To illustrate the hierarchical structure of research knowledge in practice.
• To highlight the evolution and current components of the research utilization model.

Main Methods:

• Conceptualization of clinical practice as a pyramid with research knowledge at the base.
• Description of department and unit-level activities for identifying research-based practices.
• Explanation of Practice Committee structures for dissemination and utilization.

Main Results:

• The model has evolved over ten years, demonstrating adaptability.
• Current refinements emphasize an interdisciplinary approach.
• Support for unit-level practice groups and integrated committee work are key features.

Conclusions:

• The described model provides a framework for enhancing research utilization in clinical settings.
• Continuous refinement, including interdisciplinary focus and unit support, strengthens evidence-based practice.
• Effective structures are crucial for translating research into improved patient care.