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Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing Research
  • Evidence Synthesis

Background:

  • Systematic reviews and literature reviews are traditional evidence summaries.
  • Evidence gap maps (EGMs) offer a novel approach to visualizing research landscapes.
  • The development and application of EGMs are increasingly important in research synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce evidence gap maps (EGMs) as a method for summarizing research.
  • To outline the process involved in constructing an EGM.
  • To address the underrepresentation of qualitative nursing research within EGMs.

Main Methods:

  • Historical overview of evidence summary techniques.
  • Description of the methodology for creating evidence gap maps.
  • Analysis of research inclusion criteria in evidence synthesis.

Main Results:

  • EGMs provide a comprehensive overview of existing evidence.
  • The process of creating EGMs involves systematic data collection and visualization.
  • Qualitative nursing research is frequently omitted from current evidence gap map methodologies.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence gap maps are valuable tools for identifying research priorities.
  • Standardized methods for EGM creation are needed.
  • Future EGMs should prioritize the inclusion of diverse research methodologies, particularly qualitative nursing research, to ensure comprehensive evidence synthesis.