The DNP researcher is planning a systematic review and meta-analysis of research data. After developing the review question, which step does the DNP researcher complete next?

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Development of a systematic review and the meta-analysis incorporates the following steps: (1) develop the review question and a title for the review; (2) define criteria that will both include studies and exclude them from the framework of the overall systematic review; (3) develop a search strategy, including a list of key terms to use; (4) choose the studies to include by way of initial retrieval and review of abstracts; (5) extract data, using a table to organize the information obtained; (6) assess the quality of each study utilized; (7) analyze and interpret the meaning of the results; and (8) disseminate the findings.

The DNP Researcher Is Planning a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis