This chapter outlines some general issues in searching for studies; describes the main
sources of potential studies; and discusses how to plan the search process, design and …

Objectives Simulation-based learning is widely used in nurse education, including virtual
reality (VR) methods which have experienced a major growth lately. Virtual reality offers risk …

Background In the context of the volume of mixed-and multi-methods studies in health
services research, the present study sought to develop an appraisal tool to determine the …

Recuperar informações em saúde para a tomada de decisões baseada em evidências é um
desafio. No entanto, é importante que, mesmo ciente das dificuldades existentes, os …

Background and objectives The last decade has witnessed increased recognition of the
value of literature reviews for advancing understanding and decision making. This has been …

Background Systematic literature searching is recognised as a critical component of the
systematic review process. It involves a systematic search for studies and aims for a …

Qualitative evidence syntheses (QES) have increased in prominence and profile over the
last decade as a discrete set of methodologies to undertake systematic reviews of primary …

Traditional literature reviews and more advanced systematic reviews have been a focal
point in assessing the epistemological progress of any field. However, studies assessing the …

Whether you are new to literature reviews or working with new types of data, this book takes
the guesswork out of writing your literature review. From deciding how much literature to …

Background Older adults may use wearable devices for various reasons, ranging from
monitoring clinically relevant health metrics or detecting falls to monitoring physical activity …