This article describes the time-consuming process of literature searching which is integral to the development of a systematic review
Literature reviews play an important role in summarising current knowledge and informing clinical practice and future research. Historically, nurses have conducted literature reviews as part of educational requirements or as background work for research projects. Such reviews, although often extensive and almost always time consuming, are not usually carried out in a systematic manner.
Nursing Standard. 11, 41, 40-42. doi: 10.7748/ns.11.41.40.s48
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