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Book SynopsisThis book provides guidance to readers for how to conduct an integrative review. Over the decades, with the expansion of evidence-based practice (EBP), the evolution of methods used in reviews has resulted in a wide spectrum of review types. Due to the overlapping characteristics of the various review methods, confusion exists related to terminology, descriptions and methods of each type. To fill this gap, this book examines components necessary to conduct a rigorous integrative review from formulating questions through dissemination of the results of the review. Each chapter focuses on one component or step in this process and is written in a straightforward and readable manner. An integrative review is considered by many as an actual research study, hence it should be approached following established research methods involving well‐defined steps. The integrative review is often compared with the systematic review. Both are used in healthcare research and follow a systematic process in reviewing literature and developing recommendations, but there are important differences that are addressed in the book. Evidence-based practice (EBP) demands high quality, rigorous evidence for nurse clinicians to make informed decisions with and for their patients. In nursing education, the integrative review is a frequent capstone project for graduate students and forms the basis for many doctoral projects. The Integrative review process should be valid, reliable and transparent and this book provides clear guidelines for writing an integrative review for students, educators, clinicians, and researchers. This book is a useful addition to courses for both undergraduate and graduate level writers of integrative reviews. In academia, a likely adoption would be in graduate research and research methods courses, and baccalaureate honor courses.
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Table of Contents1. Conducting an Integrative Review
Chapter one: Coleen E. Toronto, PhD, RN, CNEEmail: ctoronto0712@curry.edu
• Introduction• Overview of review types: Describe the spectrum from Narrative -> Systematic with Meta-Analysis• Define Integrative Review• Systematic Approach of the Integrative Review Process• Barriers to Conducting a Review
2. Formulating Review Question
Chapter two: Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, A-GNP-C, FAANP, FGSAEmail: Karen_Melillo@uml.edu
• Background- Identify what is known and gap in knowledge• Defining Concepts and Variables• Rationale for Conducting Review• Identify research questions/purpose of review• Formulate Inclusion and exclusion criteria (i.e type of literature- empirical/theoretical)• Identification of a theoretical framework to organize results (if appropriate).
3. Searching Systematically and Comprehensively
Chapter three: Jane Lawless, MLS, BA (corresponding author)Email: jlawless@curry.edu
Margaret J. Foster, MS, MPH, AHIP Email: margaretfoster@tamu.edu
• Librarian Support• Search organization and reporting strategies [folders, search histories and citation tools]• Choosing databases• Searching strategies [keywords, controlled language, limiters and Boolean operators]• Time period and justification• Searching additional sources [gray literature, hand searches, reference lists]• Reporting the search strategy (PRISMA Flow Diagram)• Removal of duplicates• Managing the collected data (Citation Management and Software Tools)
4. Evaluation and Quality Appraisal
Chapter four: Ruth Remington, PhD, RNEmail: ruthrems@gmail.com
• Applying Inclusion Criteria• Identifying Methodological Rigor• Checklists• Validity of Results• Sources of Bias• Applicability of Results
5. Analysis and Synthesis
Chapter five: Patricia A. Dwyer, PhD, RNEmail: triciaanndwyer@gmail.com
• Data Extractiono Summary tableo Codingo Analyze for patterns and themes• Synthesiso Methods for Qualitative Synthesis (Narrative, Thematic etc.)
6. Discussion and Conclusion
Chapter six: Coleen E. Toronto, PhD, RN, CNE (corresponding author)Email: ctoronto0712@curry.edu
Ruth Remington, PhD, RNEmail: ruthrems@gmail.com
• Interpretation of Findings• Implications for Practice and Research• Limitations• Conclusion
7. Dissemination
Chapter 7: Kristen Sethares, PhD, RN, CNE, FAHAEmail: ksethares@umassd.edu
• The Integrative Review to Inform Practice, Program Planning and Policy• Writing up the Integrative Review• Conference Presentationo Absracto Papero Poster• Submitting the Integrative Review for Publication• Future Needs to Update the Integrative Review
