The Ace Star Evidence-based practice (ACE) model is one of knowledge transformation. It lends itself to both the clinical and educational movement towards quality improvements. The model’s strength is its framework. The similarly to the nursing process which guide development of clinical practice and nursing curriculum makes it easy to be …show more content…
There is an emphasis on the creating of an action plan, implementation, evaluation and the steps to take. There is less emphasis on organizational or cultural change. Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework (PARIHS) addresses developing models and looks for connections to other models. The three key elements are evidence, leader support and guides to practice change. The Stetler Model is similar to PARIHS but incorporates the steps to translate and implement practice change. It also is a helpful model when evaluation critical thinking and the decision-making process of nursing practice (Schaffer et al.