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Searching the literature by design
Dawn Littleton1, Scott Marsalis, Donna Zimmaro Bliss
1Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|November 13, 2004
Summary
This guide offers strategies for identifying nursing research studies based on their methodological designs, from exploratory to experimental. Efficiently locating relevant studies saves time and clarifies design implementation, advantages, and limitations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research Methodology
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Nursing knowledge is built upon diverse study designs, ranging from exploratory to experimental.
- Identifying specific research designs within the literature can be challenging for researchers and clinicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide effective strategies for identifying nursing research studies based on their methodological designs.
- To assist users in navigating the literature and locating relevant studies efficiently.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines systematic search strategies tailored to different research designs.
- Focuses on methods to pinpoint studies illustrating specific designs, including variations.
Main Results:
- Implementing these search strategies can significantly improve the relevance of search results.
- Time savings are achieved by efficiently identifying studies aligned with specific design criteria.
Conclusions:
- Effective search strategies enhance the ability to find and understand research designs in nursing.
- Understanding research designs through literature searches aids in appreciating their practical application, benefits, and drawbacks.