The nurse is analyzing a research article. To determine if an integrative review was performed as part of the study, the nurse must understand that this type of review is what?
a. A summary of research studies on a focused topic that used a specific statistical
methodology
b. A synthesis of the research and theoretical literature on a specific area without a
statistical analysis
c. A synthesis of qualitative articles on a focused topic using a specific qualitative
methodology
d. A summary of articles in an attempt to develop a clinical practice statement or
clinical guidelines
ANS: B
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A Meta-analysis summarizes articles on a focused topic that used a specific methodology.
B An integrative review is a synthesis of research or theoretical literature on a specific area that follows specific steps of literature integration without statistical analysis.
C Meta-synthesis is a synthesis of qualitative articles on a focused topic using specific qualitative methodology.
D Clinical guidelines are practice statements designed to assist clinicians about health care decisions for specific conditions or situations.
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