Index to Chiropractic Literature
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ID 19396
  Title Writing narrative literature reviews for peer-reviewed journals: secrets of the trade
URL http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=2647067&blobtype=pdf
Journal J Chiropr Med. 2006 Fall;5(3):101-117
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Abstract/Notes Objective: To describe and discuss the process used to write a narrative review of the literature for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The JSCR wishes to standardize its publication of narrative overviews of the literature to increase their objectivity.

Background: In the past decade numerous changes in research methodology pertaining to reviews of the literature have occurred. These changes necessitate authors of review articles to be familiar with current standards in the publication process.

Methods: Narrative overview of the literature synthesizing the findings of literature retrieved from searches of computerized databases, hand searches, and authoritative texts.

Discussion: An overview of the use of three types of reviews of the literature is resented. Step by step instructions for how to conduct and write a narrative overview utilizing a ‘best-evidence synthesis’ approach are discussed, starting with appropriate preparatory work and ending with how to create proper illustrations. Several resources for creating reviews of the literature are presented and a narrative overview critical appraisal worksheet is included. A bibliography of other useful reading is presented in an appendix.

Conclusion: Narrative overviews can be a valuable contribution to the literature if prepared properly. New and experienced authors wishing to write a narrative overview should find this article useful in constructing such a paper and carrying out the research process. It is hoped that this article will stimulate scholarly dialog amongst colleagues about this research design and other complex literature review methods. [Appendix A: Narrative Overview Rating Scale Appendix B: Additional Suggested Readings on LIterature Reviews]

First author: Bart N. Green

This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher; click on the above link for free full text.


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