A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting an Integrative Review

This book provides guidance to readers for how to conduct an integrative review.  Over the decades, with the expansion of evidence-based practice (EBP), the evolution of methods used in reviews has resulted in a wide spectrum of review types. Due to the overlapping characteristics of the various review methods, confusion exists related to terminology, descriptions and methods of each type.  To fill this gap, this book examines components necessary to conduct a rigorous integrative revi