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Marcela Tavares de Souza1, Michelly Dias da Silva1, Rachel de Carvalho1
1Faculdade de Enfermagem do Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein - FEHIAE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Introduction:
The integrative review is the methodology that provides synthesis of knowledge and applicability of results of significant studies to practice.
Objective:
To present the phases of an integrative review and the relevant aspects to be taken into account when using this methodological resource.
Methods:
This study was based on bibliographic search and on the experience of the authors when performing an integrative review.
Results:
Presentation of the six stages of the integrative review process: preparing the guiding question, searching or sampling the literature, data collection, critical analysis of the studies included, discussion of results and presentation of the integrative review.
Conclusions:
Considering the need to assure care based on scientific evidence, the integrative review has been identified as a unique tool in healthcare for it synthesizes investigations available on the given topic and guides practice based on scientific knowledge.
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