The nurse is conducting a literature review to determine the statistical results of all related studies. This type of review is known as:
a. a meta-analysis.
b. an integrative literature review.
c. a systematic review.
d. grounded theory research.
ANS: A
Literature reviews include scholarly analyses of research. A meta-analysis merges statistical results from related studies to discover similarities and differences in their findings. An integrative literature review synthesizes research findings and formulates ideas about future research. A systematic review of the literature provides a comprehensive, unbiased analysis through the use of a strict scientific design to select and assess each of the studies. Grounded theory research derives theories from the data collected in studies.
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