To use PRISMA in nursing research, follow these steps:
Prepare a detailed protocol outlining the methods and objectives of your review. Conduct a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases. Use standardized criteria to select studies for inclusion or exclusion. Extract data systematically, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Assess the quality of the included studies using appropriate tools. Synthesize the findings, using meta-analysis if applicable. Report the results in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, including a flow diagram that shows the number of records identified, included, and excluded.
