Systematic Research Review

A systematic research review (SRR) is a research method that uses similar studies to answer a specific clinical question. The process is tedious and thorough using comprehensive search strategies to find an unbiased summary of research (O’Mathuna and Fineout-Overholt, 2015). The purpose of this paper is to critique a SRR related to patient participation in patient safety. First, this paper will describe the relevance of the research problem. Second, a critique of the rigor of the study, the level of evidence of the studies, and the clarity of the SRR will be done. Finally, this paper will provide a summary of the findings as well as recommendations for future research and practice.
Relevance
The greatest ally a nurse has is the patient. Dorothy Orem’s theory of self-care enumerates the many ways patients can participate in their care and safety. Orem notes that people should be self-reliant and responsible for their care, that nursing is an interaction between two or more people, and that a person’s knowledge of potential health problems is needed for promoting self-care (Nursing theory, 2015). Clearly, patient participation in patient safety is not a new concept. In fact, patient participation is now a key component in redesigning health care processes (Longtin et al., 2010). However,
The objective of the article was clearly stated at the beginning. Methods on obtaining research was documented and reproducible. Inclusion and exclusion criteria was stated clearly. The articles were analyzed using a reputable source and methodology. Finally, the presentation of the study was clear, concise, and easy to follow. Further recommendations by this author include researching RCTs on this subject as well as searching for any economic facts on patient participation. This can be done by conducting another SRR or by changing search criteria to economics of patient