Evidence Based Practice

Discussion: Literature Searches
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An important step in the EBP process is reviewing the current body of literature to better understand the subject or topic in which you are interested. By conducting a review of the literature you are building foundational knowledge about the topic; later you can use this background to build new insights. Developing a strong grasp of a topic can only be garnered by taking the time to thoroughly search for relevant information and resources.
For this Discussion you will practice searching the literature to find evidence on a specific topic.
To prepare:
By Day 3
Posta summary of your search. Describe what topic you selected the search term(s) that you used and the number of results found at each level of the hierarchy. Compare the types of information found in the articles from different levels and the value of the information from each level. Highlight a useful tip that you could share with your colleagues about conducting an effective literature search.
Required Readings
Polit D. F. & Beck C. T. (2017). Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (10th ed.). Philadelphia PA: Wolters Kluwer.
In this chapter you focus on conducting a literature review. Topics include how to identify the relevant literature on a given topic and then how to critique the strengths and weaknesses of the literature that you have found. Finally the chapter examines how to synthesize the research findings into a written literature review.
Houde S. C. (2009). The systematic review of literature: A tool for evidence-based policy. Journal of Gerontological Nursing 35(9) 912.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article emphasizes the importance of systematic reviews of literature. The authors present an overview of resources that may assist in conducting systematic reviews.
Krainovich-Miller B. Haber J. Yost J. & Jacobs S. K. (2009). Evidence-based practice challenge: Teaching critical appraisal of systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines to graduate students. Journal of Nursing Education 48(4) 186195.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article reviews the features of the TREAD Evidence-Based Practice Model. In particular the authors of this article stress how the model emphasizes the use of standardized critical appraisal tools and Level I evidence.
Robeson P. Dobbins M. DeCorby K. & Tirilis D. (2010). Facilitating access to pre-processed research evidence in public health. BMC Public Health 10 95.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article describes a hierarchy of pre-processed evidence and how it is adapted to the public health setting. The authors identify a range of resources with relevant public health content.
Walden Student Center for Success. (2012). Clinical Question Anatomy. Retrieved July 9 2014 from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/content.php?pid=183871&sid=2950360
Barker J. (n.d.) Basic search tips and advanced Boolean explained. Retrieved August 3 2012 from http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Boolean.pdf
This resource provides a graphical representation of different approaches to research and gives examples of each.
Davies K. S. (2011). Formulating the evidence based practice question: A review of the frameworks. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 6(2) 7580. Retrieved from https://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP/article/viewFile/9741/8144
This article reviews the frameworks commonly used to assist in generating answerable research questions. The author recommends considering the individual elements of the frameworks as interchangeable (depending upon the situation) rather than trying to fit a situation to a specific framework.
Walden University Library. (2012). Levels of evidence. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/c.php?g=80240&p=523225
This guide provides a listing of evidence-based clinical resources including systematic reviews and meta-analyses critically appraised topics background information and expert opinions and unfiltered resources.
Indiana State University. (n.d.). Database search strategies. Retrieved July 6 2012 from http://libguides.indstate.edu/content.php?pid=118904&sid=1065428
In this resource the most common types of database searches are highlighted. It includes topics such as nesting searches phrase searches and using synonyms of key words in the search.
Library of Congress Online Catalog. (2008). Boolean searching. Retrieved from http://catalog.loc.gov/help/boolean.htm
This web page provides a basic overview of Boolean searches and provides simple examples of key search terms.
Walden University. (n.d.b.). Searching and retrieving materials in the research databases. Retrieved August 10 2012 from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/foundationscoursedocs/SearchingRetrieving
This resource provides tips for searching in the Walden Library. It includes a guide to keyword searches an explanation of Boolean searches and tips on locating specific journals or articles.
Document: Course Project Overview (Word document)
Note: You will use this document to complete the Project throughout this course.