SynthesisJournal of advanced nursing2026
The Systematic Review as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project: A Curricular Innovation in One DNP Program.
Synthesis in Journal of advanced nursing, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The Systematic Review as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project: A Curricular Innovation in One DNP Program.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Pooled it
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
5 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
aimsTo advocate for the systematic review as a rigorous, competency-aligned option for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project.
methodsA descriptive and conceptual analysis was used, drawing on existing literature, historical context, and a case study of a three-semester curriculum integrating systematic review methodology. Data sources included peer-reviewed research, professional guidelines, and faculty experience in teaching and mentoring DNP students.
resultsIntegrating systematic reviews as DNP projects equips students with competencies in evidence synthesis, critical appraisal, knowledge translation, and project management. A three-semester scaffolded approach to conducting a systematic review has the potential to foster strong student engagement, build essential skills, and prepare graduates to lead evidence-based practice change.
conclusionsSystematic reviews meet DNP project criteria when paired with practice-focused implementation and evaluation components. This approach offers an alternative where site access, time, or feasibility limits primary data collection, while ensuring methodological rigor and professional relevance. IMPACT: Adopting systematic reviews as DNP projects can reduce clinical site burden, expand project opportunities, and strengthen evidence-based practice capacity in nursing. Broader acceptance and standardization of this model could enhance practice-based doctoral education globally. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS: No Patient or Public Contribution.
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