This article explores some of the issues to be considered when preparing to implement research evidence in practice and focuses on how to prepare for and implement knowledge in the form of a clinical guideline into practice

Implementing research findings in practice is the first of six Continuing Education articles related to the 1997 Clinical Practice and Management Awards, a joint initiative between the Royal College of Nursing, Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd and Nursing Standard. Participants completing the assessment have the option of returning the answer sheet in the conventional way, by no later than May 7, 1998 (with the usual fee) or entering the awards. If you wish to enter the awards, retain your answer sheet in accordance with the instructions on page 55.