Mastering Literature Reviews in Health and Social Care: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a student in health and social care looking to conduct a literature review for your undergraduate dissertation or any study that involves evidence-based practice? Look no further! “Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care” by Helen Aveyard is the ultimate guide to help you navigate the process with ease.

Endorsements from Experts in the Field

This best-selling book has received rave reviews from experts in the field of health and social care. Dr. Ray Samuriwo, Associate Professor in Adult Nursing at the University of Bradford, UK, praises the book, saying, “If you want to understand, design, or carry out a literature review to improve the quality of care that you or others deliver, then look no further.”

Ruth Trout, Senior Lecturer in Acute Care at Buckinghamshire New University, UK, endorses the book, stating, “If I was to endorse only one research book in the future – this one would be it.”

Victoria Sweetmore from the University of Derby, UK, also recommends the book, saying, “This new edition provides the straightforward and accessible manual for successfully understanding and conducting literature reviews that we have come to expect from Aveyard.”

A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting a Literature Review

In its fifth edition, this book provides a practical guide to conducting a literature review from start to finish. With a signature ‘can do’ approach, you’ll learn how to:

• Overcome challenges in the process with real-life examples
• Get your question right with tips and guidance
• Develop a clear search strategy for relevant literature using the appropriate technology
• Apply critical appraisal tools with confidence
• Presents your findings in a clear and concise manner
• Write up your review with ease

As a student in health and social care, this book is vital reading for anyone new to reviewing and presenting evidence in a review. With its updated guidance and practical examples, you’ll be well-equipped to conduct a literature review that makes a difference in the quality of care.

Helen Aveyard, a Principal Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK, brings her expertise in nursing to this essential guide. With her co-authored books, “A Postgraduates Guide to Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care”, “A Beginner’s Guide to Evidence Based Practice”, and “A Beginner’s Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care”, you can trust that you’re in good hands.

Get your copy of “Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care” today and start your journey to becoming a proficient literature reviewer!

Book Details:

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Edition: 5th ed.
• Publication Date: April 13, 2023
• Language: English
• Pages: 220
• ISBN-10: 0335251943
• ISBN-13: 978-0335251940