Table 2

Ratings for the top 8 evidence-based practice implementation models

Total rating for 5 criteria*Total rating for 3 core criteria*†
ModelMean (SD)ModelMean (SD)
*Highest possible total mean for the 5 criteria and 3 criteria ratings is 25 and 15, respectively.
†Core criteria: clear and concise; comprehensive; ease of use by clinicians.
Rosswurm and Larrabee820.00 (3.74)Rosswurm and Larrabee813.25 (1.26)
Iowa1116.75 (6.02)Iowa1110.25 (3.77)
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia1216.25 (6.80)Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia129.25 (4.50)
Stetler1016.25 (2.22)Aurora98.80 (2.05)
Aurora915.20 (2.78)Stetler108.75 (1.26)
Diffusion of Innovation1314.00 (8.79)Diffusion of Innovation138.75 (4.99)
Research Nurse Intern Program1414.00 (7.35)Research Nurse Intern Program148.75 (4.27)
Process of Research Utilization1512.75 (2.63)Process of Research Utilization158.75 (1.70)