Determine if a study’s findings are robust enough to influence clinical practice. Phase 5: Data Extraction and Synthesis

Combine MeSH terms (Medical Subject Headings) with "natural language" synonyms using Boolean operators (AND, OR).

A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) in nursing is a rigorous, high-level synthesis of existing research designed to answer a specific clinical question. Unlike a standard literature review, an SLR follows a pre-defined, transparent protocol to minimize bias. Phase 1: Planning and Protocol