A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting an Integrative Review

Editors: Toronto, Coleen E.; Remington, Ruth

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-37504-1

ISBN: 978-3-030-37503-4

Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals

Feb 18, 2020

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Chapter 1Overview of the Integrative Review

Toronto, Coleen E.

Pages: 1 –9

[A reviewer selects literature on a topic and synthesizes and disseminates review findings to a targeted discipline. There are many review methods available for a reviewer to consider. The review question(s) will determine which review method is most appropriate to use. If the reviewer seeks to...
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Chapter 2Formulating Review Question

Melillo, Karen Devereaux

Pages: 11 –20

[This chapter focuses on the development of an introduction section of an IR. The chapter begins with the general topic background and identification of what is known and what gaps in knowledge may exist. A rationale for conducting the review will be articulated based on a preliminary review of...
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Chapter 3Searching Systematically and Comprehensively

Lawless, Jane; Foster, Margaret J.

Pages: 21 –44

[The reviewer transforms the integrative review question into a search strategy to comprehensively locate relevant literature, documenting each step of the search process so that it is transparent and replicable. To organize the search process, the reviewer makes use of tools such as citation...
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Chapter 4Quality Appraisal

Remington, Ruth

Pages: 45 –55

[The appraisal of the quality of literature included in an integrative review is an essential step to promote rigor and improve reporting of the review. The diversity of literature that can be included in an integrative review requires a variety of appraisal methods. There are many critical...
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Chapter 5Analysis and Synthesis

Dwyer, Patricia A.

Pages: 57 –70

[Data analysis is a challenging stage of the integrative review process as it requires the reviewer to synthesize data from diverse methodological sources. Although established approaches to data analysis and synthesis of integrative review findings continue to evolve, adherence to systematic...
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Chapter 6Discussion and Conclusion

Toronto, Coleen E.; Remington, Ruth

Pages: 71 –84

[In the discussion section of the integrative review, the reviewer explains and evaluates the findings of the synthesis and how the findings relate to existing literature and the review question(s). Here, the reviewer interprets the meaning and relevance of the findings. Implications of the...
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Chapter 7Dissemination of the Integrative Review

Sethares, Kristen A.

Pages: 85 –106

[Dissemination of the integrative review is the planned process of presenting findings to a targeted audience. Approaches include peer-reviewed publications, podium, or poster presentations at conferences, social media, and news media. Integrative reviews critically analyze and synthesize diverse...

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