Herzing University Literature Summary Evaluation Table There are four parts to this phase: Literature search for relevant research articles Selection of a

Herzing University Literature Summary Evaluation Table There are four parts to this phase:

Literature search for relevant research articles
Selection of articles for review
Review of the articles and completion of the pertinent Evidence Review Form
Development of a Review of Literature Table based on the articles reviewed and the template provided

A review of literature for research-based evidence is to be completed for the selected issue. This review of the literature involves:

Search the literature for current research/non-research articles using the key words you have identified. (The reference librarian at Herzing University is a helpful resource or course faculty).
Select articles based on the research hierarchy; there should be no expert opinion articles.
Obtain full-text or pdf copies of the articles that are selected for review. Abstracts are not appropriate for use in this assignment. You will need a hard copy for submission.
At least one article per team must address the economic implications.
A review of a minimum of 8 evidence-based citations from recent (within the last 5 years is preferable) nursing and health care literature.
Each team member must complete one full evidence review (using Evidence Review Form), and one abbreviated reviews. These are due in Unit 5: **** Bring a hard copy of the articles to class for the faculty. Articles are to be reviewed according to research/evidence evaluation guidelines provided.

STEP II-B As a group, complete the Review of Literature Summary Table, citing:

Author(s) of each article in APA format. [Ex: Hunter & Roberts, 2011]
Evidence/Hierarchy – clearly indicate what type of evidence the article represents, the level of evidence, and the quality rating
Sample size and characteristics if applicable.
Succinctly state the evidence in the article relating to the outcomes you chose for your PICO topic. State the evidence from the article in your own words, i.e., paraphrase. DO NOT USE QUOTATIONS.
It is permissible to use abbreviations in the Summary Table without spelling out the words first [this saves space]. If there are abbreviations used, include a key to the abbreviations at the bottom of the table. (see example below)

Template: Review of Literature Summary

Author

Use APA format for in-text citation (e.g. author(s), year)

Evidence Hierarchy

Level

[Type of Evidence]

Strength:

Quality:

Sample Size and Characteristics

[if appropriate)]

Outcome 1

[List the outcome here]

Outcome 2

[List the outcome here]

Other

Outcomes/

Findings

[if appropriate]

EXAMPLE: of a summary table of articles and the outcomes chosen that represent best practice that would be included on a poster.

Example: Review of Literature Summary

Author & Date

Evidence Hierarchy

Level

Sample Size and Characteristics

Outcome 1

Outcome 2

Other Outcomes/Findings

Smith,

2006

Non-experimental

Strength: III

Quality: Good

50 adult patients during CABG surgery

25% decrease in infection rates

Jones, 2007

Meta-analysis

Strength: I

Quality: Good

5 studies of CABG patients

Shortened length of stay

Average cost reduction was $…

CABG – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft