Instruction
A literature review analyzes how current research supports the PICOT, as well as identifies what is known and what is not known in the evidence. Students will use the given articles to develop a 750-1,000 word review that includes the following sections:
1. Title page
2. Introduction section
3. A comparison of research questions
4. A comparison of sample populations
5. A comparison of the limitations of the study
6. A conclusion section, incorporating recommendations for further research
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Use the following articles for the assignment:
1. Padula,W.. (2017). Effectiveness and Value of Prophylactic 5-Layer Foam Sacral Dressings to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Acute Care Hospitals. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 44(5), 413-419.
2. Hahnel,E., El Genedy, M., Tomova-Simitchieva, T., Hauß, A., Stroux, A., Lechner, A, … & Kottner, J. (2019). The effectiveness of two silicone dressings for sacral and heel pressure ulcer prevention compared with no dressings in high-risk intensive care unit patients: a randomized controlled parallel-group trial. British Journal of dermatology.
3. Stankiewicz, M., Gordon, J., Dulhunty, J. M., Brown, W., Pollock, H., & Barker-Gregory, N. (2019). A cluster-controlled clinical trial of two prophylactic silicone sacral dressings to prevent sacral pressure injuries in critically ill patients.Wound Practice & Research, 27(1), 21–26.