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Conduct a literature review on the problem your project addresses.
- Problem Identification:
- Clearly define and articulate the specific problem your healthcare-related quality improvement project aims to address.
- Search Strategy Development:
- Identify relevant keywords and medical subject headings (MeSH terms) related to the problem.
- Choose appropriate databases (e.g., PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library) for your literature search.
- Literature Search and Selection:
- Execute your search strategy in the chosen databases to retrieve scholarly articles.
- Review search results and select articles directly related to the problem and project goals.
- Critical Appraisal and Analysis:
- Evaluate the quality, validity, and relevance of selected articles.
- Summarize key findings, methodologies, results, and implications from each article.
- Identification of Gaps and Themes:
- Analyze the literature to identify common themes, trends, and gaps related to the problem.
- Discuss how existing research informs your understanding of the problem and potential solutions.
- Synthesis and Conclusion:
- Summarize the overall findings from the literature review.
- Emphasize the importance of your proposed project in addressing the identified gaps.
- Reference List:
- Compile a comprehensive list of all sources (at least 5) used in your literature review. Follow a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, MLA) for accurate referencing.
