Dr Helen Aveyard is a Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK. Prior to that she completed her doctoral study at King's College University of London. She is co-author of two other books: A Beginner's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice in Health and Social Care, 2nd edition and A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care .

This popular book demystifies literature reviewing and answers the questions students have about how to tackle the process.

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Why do a literature review in health and social care?
How do I develop a question for my literature review?
What literature will be relevant to my literature review?
How do I search for literature?
How do I critically appraise the literature?
How do I analyse my findings?
How do I discuss my findings and make recommendations?
Frequently asked questions
Glossary
References
Index

This bestselling book is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature review in health and social care. It is vital reading for all those undertaking their undergraduate or postgraduate dissertation or any research module which involves a literature review.
The book provides a practical guide to doing a literature review from start to finish. This third edition includes:

Even more examples of real life research scenarios
More emphasis on how to ask the right question
New and updated advice on following a clear search strategy
Expanded guide to using a range of critical appraisal tools
More coverage of how to write up your results Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care, 3rd Edition is essential reading for students at all levels within the health and social care field and a useful text for anyone new to reviewing and appraising evidence.
Amazon reviews for the 2nd edition:
"This really helped me complete my dissertation. Well set out, easy to understand and for literature review beginners a very good place to start."
"This book has really helped me understand what a literature review is, and gives great insight into what is expected from your literature review."
"Buy this book: it's a God send!"
Over 25,000 copies sold
"This deceptively small book provides a comprehensive, user-friendly, step-by-step guide to the development of a literature review. Key strengths are the clarity of expression and the logical flow of information. Chapters match the stages of a literature review, from start to finish. Useful examples and key questions will help to keep the reader on track. With this book as your guide, developing a literature review need not be a daunting or overwhelming task."
Dr Merryl E Harvey, Senior Academic, Faculty of Health, Birmingham City University, UK