Many in the nursing community have been reluctant to embrace EBP, citing concerns that it is a "cookie cutter approach" (ie, by rote or by a preset formula) and ignores the art of nursing practice.

The Iowa Model of EBP was developed by Marita G. Titler, PhD, RN, FAAN, Director Nursing Research, Quality and Outcomes Management, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of ...