Research utilization is the process of synthesizing, disseminating, and using research-generated knowledge to make an impact on or change in the existing nursing practice. The research utilization process was developed years ago to address the problems of using research findings in practice.

What is an example of research utilization?

Digital or virtual engagement and social media can be research utilization. Knowledge management and dissemination can be research utilization. Evidence-based trainings of clinicians and the development of job aids and toolkits are also examples of this.

What is the difference between research utilization and EBP?

The difference between research utilization and EBP is that research utilization may lead to changes in practice that are based on the results of one study, whereas EBP answers a clinical question based on an in-depth literature search conducted to find all relevant current research evidence related to that problem.