This final paper for the NURS 830 course is intended to solidify your learning experience in this course. The paper should demonstrate a scholarly review and critique of the literature related to your PICO(T) question. You will build on the work you have done during the course with your literature review of the evidence. The suggested sections for this paper include:
1. Abstract
2. Introduction and Background to your PICO(T) question and problem focus
Describe the scope and significance of your PICO(T) question.
Clearly define terms, the purpose of your review, and anticipated contribution.
3. Method
List and describe databases, keywords, filters, and time of the search.
Identify the number of articles included and where you abstract the findings from.
4. Results
Overview of studies [design breakdown, main outcomes, study participants, study locations and discipline (as appropriate)]
Synthesis [Main findings, unique findings, contradicting findings[
Rigor
Discussion
Overall findings
Strength of evidence
Weakness of evidence
Areas in need of future research (if applicable)
Implication
How review addressed your PICO(T) question
Ways to incorporate findings to practice
