The use of research evidence in contemporary nursing
practice is considered essential for the provision of
safe quality care. Despite extensive research and resource
investment, definitive direction for how to best implement
used to facilitate research use. This oversight may offer some explanation to the limited progress in
research utilization to date. Transformation Theory offers an explanatory theory and specific strategies
(critical reflection and critical discourse) to explore attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors so that they are
understood, validated, and can better guide actions