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Systematic review--a method for nursing research
Arja Holopainen1, Tuovi Hakulinen-Viitanen, Kerttu Tossavainen
1Nursing Research Foundation, Helsinki, Finland.
Nurse Researcher
|November 26, 2008
Summary
This study outlines the five stages of systematic review and its application to nurse teacherhood research. Systematic reviews effectively summarize evidence for nursing, education, and research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Research Methodology
Background:
- The concept of nurse 'teacherhood' is crucial in advancing nursing practice and education.
- Synthesizing existing research is vital for evidence-based advancements in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the five stages of the systematic review process.
- To demonstrate the application of systematic review in analyzing studies on nurse 'teacherhood'.
- To advocate for systematic review as a method for summarizing nursing research.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review methodology was employed.
- Analysis focused on studies related to nurse 'teacherhood'.
- The five stages of systematic review were detailed.
Main Results:
- The systematic review process was successfully applied to the selected studies.
- Key findings from the literature on nurse 'teacherhood' were identified and synthesized.
Conclusions:
- Systematic review is a valuable method for consolidating research knowledge.
- This approach effectively highlights evidence pertinent to nursing, nursing education, and nursing research.
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