Literature Review – Nursing

Instructions:

You are required to search for existing literature on this chosen area and critically examine the primary research studies that have been conducted in the area. You are to draw ONLY 3 themes from these studies . This should NOT just be a collection/listing of studies but rather a thorough analysis of what the studies found, comparisons between studies and identification of gaps in the studies including any limitations.

You are to provide details about the studies you have chosen including the settings, sample, design and analysis. Where applicable use the PICO format.

Limit your search to the following databases: CINAHL , Embase, and MEDLINE or Google Scholar.  contact the University Library if you are having any difficulties with accessing the database.

Use double spacing throughout essay.

All references must be within the last 10 years. If you need to go outside of this range, you need to provide a reason.
Write in 3rd person, e.g. this paper argues that…. or the author is of the view that……. It can be argued that writing essays can be fun at times……