Nursing Literature Review and Practice Interventions

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What is the first step in searching the literature?

Conduct a computer search

Determine the concept or issue (correct)

Weed out irrelevant sources

Organize sources for retrieval

What is the purpose of the introduction in a research report?

To describe the research design

To present the research question or hypothesis (correct)

To discuss the study limitations

To provide a summary of the results

What does the abstract section of a research report typically contain?

A discussion of the study implications

A brief description of the study (correct)

A detailed review of the literature

A description of the research methodology

What is the purpose of the method section in a research report?

To describe the research design and methodology Signup and view all the answers

What does the result section of a research report typically contain?

Descriptive information and statistical test results Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the discussion section in a research report?

To draw conclusions about the study implications Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in searching the literature?

Synthesize critical summaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conclusion section in a research report?

To summarize the main findings and implications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of promoting development of protocols and policies related to nursing practice?

To support changing a practice intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

To clarify the research topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources are written by the original investigator Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an abstract?

To concisely summarize the main aspects of the study Signup and view all the answers

What is an index in the context of print sources?

A reference to a number of sources under different divisions and subdivisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an online bibliographic database?

To provide a list of publications for a specific topic Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a catalog listing?

Books, monographs, conference proceedings, audiovisuals, theses and dissertations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between print and electronic sources?

Electronic sources are more accessible Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a literature review?

To determine what is known and not known about a subject Signup and view all the answers

What does a literature review generate about a particular situation?

A picture of what is known and knowledge gaps Signup and view all the answers

What is a literature review traditionally considered?

A systematic and critical review of the most important published scholarly literature Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the uses of a literature review?

To discover unanswered questions about a subject Signup and view all the answers

What can a literature review help discover?

Conceptual traditions used to examine problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of a literature review for nurses?

It helps to develop an evidence-based practice Signup and view all the answers

What can be generated from a literature review?

A research design or method Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Literature Review

A literature review is a systematic and critical review of the most important published scholarly literature on a particular topic.
It serves several important functions in the research process and plays a critical role in developing evidence-based practice.

Purposes and Uses of Literature Review

Determine what is known and not known about a subject, concept, or problem.
Identify gaps, consistencies, and inconsistencies in the literature.
Discover unanswered questions about a subject, concept, or problem.
Describe the strengths and weaknesses of designs/methods of inquiry and instruments used in earlier works.
Generate useful research questions or projects/activities for a discipline.
Determine an appropriate research design/method for answering the research question.
Promote the development of protocols and policies related to nursing practice.
Uncover new practice interventions or gain support for changing a practice intervention.

Types of Literature Review

Primary sources: Descriptions of research studies written by the original investigator.
Secondary sources: Descriptions of research studies written by someone else other than the study investigator.

Sources of Literature

Print Sources: Indexes and abstracts.
Electronic sources: Online catalogs, CD-ROMs, and online bibliographic databases.

Steps of Searching the Literature

Determine the concept/issue/topic/problem.
Conduct a computer search.
Weed out irrelevant sources before printing.
Organize sources from printout for retrieval.
Retrieve relevant sources.
Conduct preliminary reading and weed out irrelevant sources.
Critically read each source and summarize and critique each source.
Synthesize critical summaries.

Preparing a Written Literature Review

Introduction: Introduce the topic and provide background information.
Body (Content): Organize and present the literature review.
Conclusion: Summarize the findings and implications.

Content of Research Report

Abstract: A brief description of the study (100-200 words) that clarifies the aim, setting, subject, research design, findings, and recommendations.
Introduction: Provides the reader with the problem, its context, and consists of four elements: statement of purpose, review of related literature, theoretical framework, and significance.
Method: Describes the research methodological decisions, including research subject, research design, and methods of data collection.
Result: Presents descriptive information using simple statistics.
Discussion: Draws conclusions about the meaning and implications of the study, including interpretation of results, discussion of study limitations, and implications for practice.

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This quiz covers the purposes of a literature review in nursing, including clarifying research topics and problems, verifying significance, and identifying relevant studies and theories. It also explores developing protocols and policies related to nursing practice and uncovering new practice interventions.