TOPIC: A systematic review: Effectiveness of clinical diagnosis and management of malaria in children in sub-Saharan Africa.

TOPIC: A systematic review: Effectiveness of clinical diagnosis and management of malaria in children in sub-Saharan Africa.

INTRODUCTION – approximately 500 words

Background

Give a brief overview of the topic. (Reference each point)
Explain why the topic is important (justification) reference each point.
State the aim (1) and the objectives of the project (max 6), e.g. a review of the surrounding literature on… a systematic review of the primary research; a discussion of the results – linked to nursing)
The research questions
LITERATURE REVIEW – approximately 700 words

This is an in-depth critique and exploration of the topic and its associated issues. Look at all relevant research around the topic.

Start with a brief background to the topic question ( reference accordingly).
Include statistics and links to a higher policy like WHO, DH. NICE etc.
highlight the key issues and theoretical issues, surrounding the topic relating to your research question (leading to the gap in knowledge). Reference needed
It will include key pieces of research.
It should ideally relate to nursing practice and impact.
METHODS AND ANALYSIS – approximately 1300 words

Explain what a systematic review is and its purpose. (reference each point).
Who are the Review team?
Information sources – Which databases have you used?
Which search terms have you used? You can put in a table with MEsH headings.
Review question – Detail PICOTS or PEO ( reference points accordingly).
study design. Explain what type of research you are looking for: such as RCTs, quantitative qualitative, mixed methods and why. (Reference each point).
Inclusion and exclusion criteria- explain each term (reference needed).
discuss why chosen in details – you can put into a table.
Study screening, selection and data extraction ( reference each point).
Study feasibility (reference your points).
Quality assessment (reference your points).
Assessment of risk of bias and grading strength of evidence (reference needed).
Data synthesis and statistical analysis (reference each needed)
Discussions and research outcome.
Cost and funding.
Timeline.
Ethical approval and dissemination.