Nursing Research


Literature Review Summary Table

 

 

Source Purpose/ Problem Sample Framework Design/Instruments Results Implications for Practice
Author’s last names and

dates of article publication

Explain briefly the problem and purpose of the study List sample, sample size, inclusion/exclusion criteria, other characteristics identified List theoretical framework if present Include research design (qualitative, quantitative, prospective, retrospective, exploratory, RCT, etc.). Were any other instruments used in the study (i.e. survey, assessment tools, etc.) Brief description of findings of study Brief description implications identified by researchers. How can this be applied to practice?