Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care

<p></p><p><b><i>“If you want to understand design or carry out a literature review to improve the quality of care that you or others deliver then look no further.” </i></b></p><p>Dr Ray Samuriwo Associate Professor in Adult Nursing University of Bradford UK</p><p><b><i>“If I was to endorse only one research book in the future – this one would be it.”</i></b></p><p>Ruth Trout Senior Lecturer in Acute Care Programme and BSc Dissertation Lead MSc Dissertation Supervisor Buckinghamshire New University UK</p><p><b><i>“This new edition provides the straightforward and accessible manual for successfully understanding and conducting literature reviews that we have come to expect from Aveyard.”</i></b></p><p>Victoria Sweetmore University of Derby UK</p><p><br></p><p>This best-selling book now in its fifth edition is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature review for students in all areas of health and social care. It is essential reading for all those doing their undergraduate dissertation or any study that involves doing a literature review.</p><p>The new edition maintains its signature ‘can do’ approach and provides a practical guide to doing a literature review from start to finish. This book includes:</p><p><b>• A broad and updated range of real life examples of how to overcome challenges in the process</b></p><p><b>• Tips on how to get your question right</b></p><p><b>• Updated guidance on following a clear search strategy for relevant literature using the appropriate technology</b></p><p><b>• Brand new and accessible chapter summaries</b></p><p><b>• An expanded guide for the application of critical appraisal tools</b></p><p><b>• An increased emphasis on presenting your findings or using them in practice</b></p><p><b>• Tips and coverage on how to write up your review</b></p><p><i style=>Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care</i> is vital reading for anyone new to reviewing and presenting evidence in a review.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Helen Aveyard </b>is a Principal Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University UK with a background in nursing. Helen is co-author of <i>A Postgraduates Guide to Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care A Beginner’s Guide to Evidence Based Practice </i>and <i>A Beginner’s Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care.</i></p><p></p>