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[Integrative review: concepts and methods used in nursing].
Cassia Baldini Soares1, Luiza Akiko Komura Hoga2, Marina Peduzzi2
1University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, cassiaso@usp.br.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|June 12, 2014
Summary
Integrative reviews (IR) in nursing research offer a complex, multi-dimensional approach. Standardized methods are crucial for ensuring the rigor and validity of evidence generated through this comprehensive review strategy.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
Context:
- Integrative Review (IR) is a recognized methodology in international nursing research.
- This review focuses on the recommended concepts and methods for conducting IR in nursing.
Purpose:
- To identify and analyze recommended concepts and methods for undertaking Integrative Reviews in nursing.
- To explore the potential of IR in developing new theories and research problems.
Summary:
- Seventeen studies were included, primarily from the USA.
- Integrative Reviews can accommodate multiple research questions and diverse theoretical/methodological approaches.
- This review type facilitates analysis beyond primary study findings, exploring broader research dimensions.
Impact:
- Highlights the complexity of Integrative Reviews and the need for standardized, systematic approaches.
- Emphasizes the potential of IR for advancing nursing theory and identifying future research directions.
- Underscores the importance of methodological rigor for the legitimacy of evidence derived from IR.
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