what is known about the area of enquiry ie key concepts, factors, variables what are the relationships between key concepts, factors and variables
Literature review to include:
background of PPS (point prevalence Survey)
PPS evolution
pps purpose
pps data collection and entry management
departments concerned
antibacterial prevalence in adult wards
pps- continuous evaluation and improvements to be made
survey results, uses and benefits of PPS
Overall the literature review should answer the following questions:
what is known about the area of enquiry ie key concepts, factors, variables
what are the relationships between key concepts, factors and variables
what are the current theories
inconsistencies or other shortcomings
what needs further testing because evidence is lacking, inconclusive , contradictory or limited
what designs or methods are faulty
why study the question further
what contribution would the research make