Literature Review -Masters nursing class

Literature Review

PICOT question

            In the ischemic stroke patient what are the obstacles to dispensing thrombolytic therapy within the time frame of three hours of arrival to the emergency department ?

To prepare:

locate 5 or more full-text research articles that are relevant to your PICOT question. Include at least 1 systematic review and 1 integrative review if possible.

Read through the articles carefully. Eliminate studies that are not appropriate and add others to your list as needed

Complete a literature review summary table using the Literature Review Summary Table Template

To complete:

Write a 4- to 5-page literature review that includes the following:

• A synthesis of what the studies reveal about the current state of knowledge on the question that you developed
  • Point out inconsistencies and contradictions in the literature and offer possible explanations for inconsistencies.
• Preliminary conclusions on whether the evidence provides strong support for a change in practice or whether further research is needed to adequately address your inquiry
• Your literature review summary table with all references formatted in correct APA style