"If you want to understand, design, or carry out a literature review to improve the quality of care that you or others deliver, then look no further." Dr Ray Samuriwo, Associate Professor in Adult Nursing, University of Bradford, UK*"If I was to endorse only one research book in the f...

"If you want to understand, design, or carry out a literature review to improve the quality of care that you or others deliver, then look no further." Dr Ray Samuriwo, Associate Professor in Adult Nursing, University of Bradford, UK*"If I was to endorse only one research book in the future - this one would be it."** Ruth Trout, Senior Lecturer in Acute Care, Programme and BSc Dissertation Lead, MSc Dissertation Supervisor, Buckinghamshire New University, UK**"This new edition provides the straightforward and accessible manual for successfully understanding and conducting literature reviews that we have come to expect from Aveyard."** *Victoria Sweetmore, University of Derby, UK

This best-selling book, now in its fifth edition, is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature review for students in all areas of health and social care. It is essential reading for all those doing their undergraduate dissertation or any study that involves doing a literature review.

The new edition maintains its signature 'can do' approach and provides a practical guide to doing a literature review from start to finish. This book includes:**- A broad and updated range of real life examples of how to overcome challenges in the process **

- Tips on how to get your question right

- Updated guidance on following a clear search strategy for relevant literature using the appropriate technology

- Brand new and accessible chapter summaries

- An expanded guide for the application of critical appraisal tools

- An increased emphasis on presenting your findings or using them in practice

- Tips and coverage on how to write up your review

Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care is vital reading for anyone new to reviewing and presenting evidence in a review.

Helen Aveyardis a Principal Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK with a background in nursing. Helen is co-author of* A Postgraduates Guide to Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care, A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice and A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care.*