In this module you have learned about searching for evidence, mainly primary sources through bibliographic databases. You have reviewed how to use keywords and Boolean operators to narrow your search. Now let us critique a component of a journal article. Within a journal article there is a section called either “Literature Review” or “Summary of Literature”. This section is the compilation of the evidence that has been analyzed and synthesized and written so the reader can draw conclusions about this body of evidence and the gaps noted. Here the reader should also note whether this section supports the research question and purpose for the study.
For this discussion please complete the following:
- Review the article by Apel, S., Brucker, N., Bond, J., Weitzel, T., Chamberlain, J. (2021). Peripheral IV site change when clinically indicated vs. customary practice of every 96 hours. Medsurg Nursing, 30(2), p.10
- Then, chose one study from the literature review to discuss, provide details.
- After you have provided information from the study explain if the literature review study that you chose supports the Apel et al. research question.
- Reflect on the overall purpose of the literature review section of the article and discuss one strategy you found helpful in creating a strong literature review. Support to help guide you in answering this question can be found in chapter six of your research text.
