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? |