Levy Library Research Synthesis and Systematic Review Services: Integrative Reviews
Books on Integrative Reviews
A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting an Integrative Review by Call Number: E-BookISBN: 303037503XPublication Date: 2020-02-18This book examines components necessary to conduct a rigorous integrative review from formulating questions through dissemination of the results of the review.
Tutorials
- DrexelCHNP: Integrative ReviewsA video from the Drexel University College of Health and Nursing Professions on conducting integrative reviews.
What Is an Integrative Review?
Integrative reviews summarize literature about a healthcare problem or phenomenon, potentially utilizing both empirical and theoretical literature. These are particularly popular in nursing research literature.
Integrative reviews are useful for:
- Defining complex concepts
- Reviewing theories of evidence
- Analyzing methodological issues
Limitations of integrative reviews include:
- That combining several different methodologies and study designs may lead to problems with accuracy, bias, or rigor
- That methodology for certain sections of an integrative review are still not well-defined
Sources:
- Grant MJ, Booth A. A typology of reviews: An analysis of 14 review types and associated methodologies. Health information & libraries journal. 2009 Jun;26(2):91-108.
- Whittemore R, Knafl K. The integrative review: updated methodology. Journal of advanced nursing. 2005 Dec;52(5):546-53.
PRISMA Guidelines
Although many aspects of PRISMA are intended for systematic reviews, many researchers embarking upon integrative reviews use PRISMA as a guide. In addition, many of the other extensions can be useful for these types of reviews, modifying when necessary.
- PRISMA ChecklistA 27-item checklist addressing the introduction, methods, results and discussion sections of a systematic review report. Often highly recommended or required by journals when submitting a systematic review manuscript.
- PRISMA Flow DiagramA diagram that depicts the flow of information through the different phases of a systematic review. It maps out the number of records identified, included and excluded, and the reasons for exclusions. Often highly recommended or required by journals when submitting a systematic review manuscript.
- PRISMA-PA document intended to facilitate the development and reporting of systematic review protocols.
- PRISMA-SA 16-item checklist for reporting systematic review searches.
- PRISMA for AbstractsA 12-item checklist that gives authors a framework for condensing their systematic review into the essentials for a conference abstract.