The Literature review process can be confusing for students. This library module is intended to guide students through some of the basics of conducting research for a review and keeping track of the results.
There are four main types of literature reviews: traditional or narrative, systematic, meta-analysis and meta-synthesis.
- The traditional narrative form analyzes and summarizes all known literature on a topic, providing a comprehensive overview.
- Systematic and synthesis reviews answer specific questions based on current evidence-based literature.
Ensure you are clear on what kind of review your program of study requires.
THE DNP LITERATURE REVIEW Results from a structured and defined process involving literature searches for current evidence in healthcare. Findings are generally presented in an evidence-synthesis format.
- Question frameworks (aka critical appraisal frameworks), e.g. PICOT and SPIDER, are used to focus the topic.
- Literature reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other EBP content support evidence-based practice in the health sciences