How to Perform a Systematic Literature Review (2nd Edition)

This new edition is an authoritative and accessible textbook to an activity that is often found overwhelming. The systematic review is a rigorous method of collating and synthesizing evidence from multiple studies, producing a whole greater than the sum of parts. The authors steer readers on a logical path through the process, taking account of the different needs of researchers, students and practitioners in health and social care. Practical guidance is provided on the fundamentals of systematic reviewing and also on advanced techniques such as meta-analysis. Examples are given throughout, with a succinct glossary to support the text.