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» Case studies provide great detail about phenomena for which little is known.
» Concept analyses are an example of a synthesis. Nurses use them to clarify understanding
about concepts that are important in patient care.
» Meta-syntheses combine the results of multiple qualitative studies about the same topic.
» Although all reviews require searching for evidence, the amount and kind of evidence included
vary among the types of reviews.
» Practice guidelines are developed by experts who systematically review the literature and
develop recommendations about patient care.
» Nurses can use synopses, summaries, and systems to efficiently obtain evidence for practice.
» To avoid ethical dilemmas, nurses must critically read and be familiar with the various types
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