This bestselling book is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature review in health and social care. It is vital reading for all those undertaking their undergraduate or postgraduate dissertation or any research module which involves a literature review. The book provides a practical guide to doing a literature review from start to finish. This third edition includes:Even more examples of real life research scenarios More emphasis on how to ask the right question New and updated advice on following a clear search strategyExpanded guide to using a range of critical appraisal tools More coverage of how to write up your results Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care, 3rd Edition is essential reading for students at all levels within the health and social care field and a useful text for anyone new to reviewing and appraising evidence.Amazon reviews for the 2nd edition:"This really helped me complete my dissertation. Well set out, easy to understand and for literature review beginners a very good place to start.""This book has really helped me understand what a literature review is, and gives great insight into what is expected from your literature review.""Buy this book: it's a God send!"Over 25,000 copies sold"This deceptively small book provides a comprehensive, user-friendly, step-by-step guide to the development of a literature review. Key strengths are the clarity of expression and the logical flow of information. Chapters match the stages of a literature review, from start to finish. Useful examples and key questions will help to keep the reader on track. With this book as your guide, developing a literature review need not be a daunting or overwhelming task."Dr Merryl E Harvey, Senior Academic, Faculty of Health, Birmingham City University, UK
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This popular book demystifies literature reviewing and answers the questions students have about how to tackle the process.
ForewordAcknowledgements IntroductionWhy do a literature review in health and social care?How do I develop a question for my literature review?What literature will be relevant to my literature review?How do I search for literature?How do I critically appraise the literature?How do I analyse my findings?How do I discuss my findings and make recommendations?Frequently asked questionsGlossaryReferences Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780335263073
Publisert
2014-01-16
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Open University Press
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
05, UU, UP
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
208

Forfatter

Biographical note

Dr Helen Aveyard is a Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK. Prior to that she completed her doctoral study at King's College University of London. She is co-author of two other books: A Beginner's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice in Health and Social Care, 2nd edition and A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care.