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In the zeal to synthesize: a call for congruency
1Saint Xavier University, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA. Florczak@sxu.edu
Nursing Science Quarterly
|July 3, 2013
Abstract:
In this column, the author provides a clear explanation of the nature of meta-analysis, systematic reviews, integrative reviews, meta-synthesis, and meta summary along with a discussion of the paradigms that support each. Also the appropriateness of these methods of synthesis and a recommendation as to their use is discussed in terms of the utility of research.
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