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A literature review is an account of publications on a topic by accredited scholars and researchers. The effort is designed to to inform the student, making one an expert on the topic of the project or thesis study chosen. Start the process by performing a database search for any and all information related to the project or study focus. In the beginning, do not reject any source of information. A helpful method is completing an annotated bibliography of all the information collected, which allows for a reference index as ideas come together to show what already researched and published.
In order to complete the annotated bibliography by exploring the literature related to your topic, the student needs find at least 15 sources related to the topic and 5 related to the methodology the student is considering for the project or study. For each source, the student provides an APA citation followed by no more than three sentences describing the general information in that source and a few sentences of how the information in that source will fit into the literature review.
Here is a brief sample on the next page:
Annotated Bibliography Student Name
Optimizing Co-Managed Health Care between Primary Care and Nephrology
Literature Review
Aiello, J. (2003). Primary care provider: Who should that be for the ESRD patient?
Nephrology Nursing Journal, pp. 587-588.
Health care of the ESRD patient is explored. Definitions for a PCP are viewed from a nephrology standpoint and the United States Public Health Service Act. Pros and cons of nephrology vs. a PCP giving primary care are given. Joan Aiello advocates "whoever can get the job done is the best provider. Communication with other providers is the key element of that role."
Anderson, E. B. (2002). Patient-centeredness: a new approach. Nephrology News & Issues, 80-82.
The Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition presents six components for promoting patient-centered care. One component is "Finding common ground regarding management." It is suggested that dialysis patients should be invited to treatment planning meetings along with a significant other.