Publisher's Synopsis
This best-selling book is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature
review for students in all areas of health and social care. It is vital
reading for all those doing their undergraduate dissertation or any
study that involves doing a literature review.
This book provides a practical guide to doing a literature review
from start to finish. This fourth edition includes:
A broad range of real life examples of how to overcome
challenges in the process
How to get your question right
Updated guidance on following a clear search strategy for
relevant literature using the appropriate technology
Expanded guide to using a range of critical appraisal tools
Increased emphasis on presenting your findings or using them
in practice
Tips and coverage on how to write up your review
Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care is essential
reading for anyone new to reviewing and presenting evidence in
a review.
"This essential guide demystifies the literature review process...
The fourth edition has retained its accessible and user friendly
style for which the text has become known. A useful glossary and
the questioning style are just some of the pedagogical features of
this text. I will continue to recommend this book to my students."
Debra Jackson, RN PhD FACN, Professor of Nursing, University of
Technology, Sydney
