Integrative review: what is it? How to do it?
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The integrative review is the methodology that provides synthesis of knowledge and applicability of results of significant studies to practice. OBJECTIVE: To present the phases of an integrative review and the relevant aspects to be taken into account when using this methodological resource. METHODS: This study was based on bibliographic search and on the experience of the authors when performing an integrative review. RESULTS: Presentation of the six stages of the integrative review process: preparing the guiding question, searching or sampling the literature, data collection, critical analysis of the studies included, discussion of results and presentation of the integrative review. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the need to assure care based on scientific evidence, the integrative review has been identified as a unique tool in healthcare for it synthesizes investigations available on the given topic and guides practice based on scientific knowledge.
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Marcela Tavares de Souza, Michelly Dias da Silva, Rachel de Carvalho (2010). Integrative review: what is it? How to do it?. Einstein (São Paulo). https://doi.org/10.1590/s1679-45082010rw1134
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title = {Integrative review: what is it? How to do it?},
author = {Souza, Marcela Tavares de and Silva, Michelly Dias da and Carvalho, Rachel de},
year = {2010},
journal = {Einstein (São Paulo)},
doi = {10.1590/s1679-45082010rw1134}
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