JGME Literature Review Series
This series provides an overview of 8 influential approaches to knowledge synthesis: Systematic Reviews, Realist Reviews, Narrative Reviews, Scoping Reviews, State-of-the-Art, Critical Reviews, Meta-ethnographic Reviews, and Integrative Reviews. For each literature review, 2 articles are provided: (1) an overview of the review type with background information on philosophical foundations, purposes, and expected products for readers and researchers, and (2) a short article with steps that outline the "nuts and bolts" of this type of review.
Introduction to the JGME Literature Review Series
Anna MacLeod, PhD; Robin Parker, MLIS; Lara Varpio, PhD
Literature Reviews: Key Considerations and Tips From Knowledge Synthesis Librarians
Robin Parker, MLIS; Lindsey Sikora, MISt
Understanding the Differences That Differentiate: A Model for Deciding Which Literature Review to Conduct
Lara Varpio, PhD; Robin Parker, MLIS; Anna MacLeod, PhD
Systematic Review
Systematic Reviews in Medical Education
Lauren A. Maggio, PhD; Anita Samuel, PhD; Elizabeth Stellrecht, MLS
A Reader's Guide to Medical Education Systematic Reviews
Elizabeth Stellrecht, MLS; Anita Samuel, PhD; Lauren A. Maggio, PhD
Realist Review
Understanding Realist Reviews for Medical Education
Rola Ajjawi, PhD; Fiona Kent, PhD
Realist Reviews: A Brief How-To
Fiona Kent, PhD; Rola Ajjawi, PhD
Narrative Review
Narrative Reviews: Flexible, Rigorous, and Practical
Javeed Sukhera, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Narrative Reviews in Medical Education: Key Steps for Researchers
Javeed Sukhera, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Scoping Review
An Introduction to Scoping Reviews
Susanne Mak, MSc; Aliki Thomas, PhD
Steps for Conducting a Scoping Review
Susanne Mak, MSc; Aliki Thomas, PhD
State-of-the-Art Literature Review
Understanding State-of-the-Art Literature Reviews
Erin S. Barry, MS; Jerusalem Merkebu, PhD; Lara Varpio, PhD
How to Conduct a State-of-the-Art Literature Review
Erin S. Barry, MS; Jerusalem Merkebu, PhD; Lara Varpio, PhD
Meta-Ethnography Review
A Beginner's Guide to Meta-Ethnography
Victoria Luong, MD, MEd; Margaret Bearman, PhD; Anna MacLeod, PhD
Understanding Meta-Ethnography in Health Professions Education Research
Victoria Luong, MD, MEd; Margaret Bearman, PhD; Anna MacLeod, PhD
Critical Review
Building Blocks for Critical Reviews in Health Professions Education
Renate Kahlke, PhD; Mark Lee, BHSc; Kevin W. Eva, PhD
Critical Reviews in Health Professions Education Research
Renate Kahlke, PhD; Mark Lee, BHSc; Kevin W. Eva, PhD
Theoretical Integrative Review
The Theoretical Integrative Review—A Reader’s Guide
Michael J. Battistone, MD; Line Kemeyou, MD, FHFSA; Lara Varpio, PhD
The Theoretical Integrative Review—A Researcher’s Guide
Michael J. Battistone, MD; Line Kemeyou, MD, FHFSA; Lara Varpio, PhD
