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how to
do a systematic literature review in nursing and healthcare
How To Do A Systematic Literature Review in Nursing and Healthcare offers an authoritative introduction to evidence-based practice and critical appraisal of literature in one user-friendly volume. This thorough yet accessible book covers both the fundamentals and advanced techniques of systematic review, presenting step-by-step instruction on the review process, from screening research results and assessing the quality of studies to reviewing quantitative and qualitative studies.
Leads readers on a logical, sequential path through the entire review process, highlighting the common errors associated with systematic review
Grounded in recognised methods such as those published by the Cochrane Collaboration and Joanna Briggs Institute
Demonstrates how to use online resources such as PubMed, Google Scholar and Medline for a systematic literature review
Helps readers understand the meaning, implications and use of systematic review in practical settings, using graphs and tables to explore concepts
How To Do A Systematic Literature Review in Nursing and Healthcare is a must-have guide for medical and nursing students, teachers and practitioners.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Glossary
1. A History of the Systematic Review
2. The Aim and Scope of a Systematic Review: A Logical Approach
3. Searching For Literature
4. Screening Search Results: A 1-2-3 Approach
5. Critical Appraisal: Assessing the Quality of Studies
6. Meta-Analysis: Reviewing Quantitative Studies
7. Metasynthesis: Reviewing Qualitative Studies
8. Mixed-Method Synthesis
9. Meaning and Implications
10. Making an Impact
Appendix
Index
