Literature Review Articles: Does Preoperative Patient Education Reduce Anxiety and Improve Surgical Outcomes

Use all and only the 10 citations provided

A literature review discusses published information in a particular subject area, and sometimes information in a particular subject area within a certain time period.

A literature review can be just a simple summary of the sources, but it usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis. A summary is a recap of the important information of the source, but a synthesis is a re-organization, or a reshuffling, of that information. It might give a new interpretation of old material or combine new with old interpretations. Or it might trace the intellectual progression of the field, including major debates. And depending on the situation, the literature review may evaluate the sources and advise the reader on the most pertinent or relevant.

Literature reviews provide you with a handy guide to a particular topic. If you have limited time to conduct research, literature reviews can give you an overview or act as a stepping stone. For professionals, they are useful reports that keep them up to date with what is current in the field. For scholars, the depth and breadth of the literature review emphasizes the credibility of the writer in his or her field. Literature reviews also provide a solid background for a research paper’s investigation. Comprehensive knowledge of the literature of the field is essential to most research papers.

This assignment will require the RN student to conduct a comprehensive review of the literature on the selected topic. The student will need to retrieve and critically evaluate relevant articles and summarize the findings in a written paper. The assignment will help the student to develop their skills in literature review and critical appraisal, as well as increase their knowledge on the topic.

Assignment Directions:

1. Conduct a literature review on a selected topic related to patient care in clinical settings.
2. Search for and retrieve relevant articles from databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library.
3. Include a minimum of 10 recent (published within the last ten years) peer-reviewed articles.
4. Review and critically evaluate the literature, including patient outcomes, adherence to treatment, and healthcare utilization.
5. Summarize the findings in a written paper, including an introduction, methods, results, and conclusion sections.
6. Use appropriate APA formatting and citation style.
7. The paper should be three to four pages long, double-spaced.
8. Review grading rubric to ensure all components are included.
9. Turnitin scores must be less than 20% for submission to be accepted.

RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance and Quality of Sources4 to >3.0 ptsExcelletSources are highly relevant to the research question and are of high quality and credibility.3 to >2.0 ptsGoodSources are relevant to the research question and are of good quality and credibility.2 to >1.0 ptsFairSources are somewhat relevant to the research question and their quality and credibility vary.1 to >0.0 ptsPoorSources need to be more relevant to the research question or are of low quality and credibility.0 ptsNo Marks4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Flow4 to >3.0 ptsExcellentLiterature review is well-organized, and the flow of ideas is logical and easy to follow.3 to >2.0 ptsGoodLiterature review is somewhat organized, but the flow of ideas could be improved.2 to >1.0 ptsFairLiterature review is poorly organized, and the flow of ideas is difficult to follow. Improvement project1 to >0.0 ptsPoorThe literature review lacks organization and coherence.0 ptsNo Marks4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Sources4 to >3.0 ptsExcellentSources are thoroughly integrated and synthesized, and the relationships between sources are clearly explained.3 to >2.0 ptsGoodSources are partially integrated and synthesized, and the relationships between sources are partially explained2 to >1.0 ptsFairSources are minimally integrated and synthesized, and the relationships between sources are not clearly explained.1 to >0.0 ptsPoorSources are not integrated or synthesized.0 ptsNo Marks4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis4 to >3.0 ptsExcellentLiterature review critically evaluates and synthesizes sources and provides a clear and informed perspective.3 to >2.0 ptsGoodLiterature review partially evaluates and synthesizes sources and provides a partially informed perspective.2 to >1.0 ptsFairLiterature review minimally evaluates and synthesizes sources and provides a limited perspective.1 to >0.0 ptsPoorLiterature review lacks critical analysis and synthesis.0 ptsNo Marks4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Quality4 to >3.0 ptsExcellentWriting is clear, concise, and effectively communicates the purpose and results of the literature review.3 to >2.0 ptsGoodWriting is clear and understandable but could be more concise.2 to >1.0 ptsFairWriting is somewhat unclear and difficult to understand.1 to >0.0 ptsPoorWriting is unclear and ineffective in communicating the purpose and results of the literature review0 ptsNo Marks4 pts
Total Points: 20