JBI's Systematic Reviews: Study selection and critical appraisal

Am J Nurs. 2014 Jun;114(6):47-52. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000450430.97383.64.

Abstract

This article is the fourth in a series on the systematic review from the Joanna Briggs Institute, an international collaborative supporting evidence-based practice in nursing, medicine, and allied health fields. The purpose of the series is to describe how to conduct a systematic review-one step at a time. This article focuses on the study selection and critical appraisal steps in the process. These steps ensure that the review produces valid results capable of providing a useful basis for informing policy, clinical practice, and future research.

MeSH terms

  • Academies and Institutes
  • Data Collection / methods*
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Nursing Research / methods*
  • Review Literature as Topic*