obtaining key relationships from the gathered data challenging. It is vital that some researches
depending on the subject, utilize a larger sample size to warrant a representative distribution of
population. In relation to the methods used to gather data, some studies have omitted some
details which they must have deemed not that significant but in reality, could have helped
address the issue as well as assisted future research studies of the same subject. Self-reported
data, on the other hand, is limited as it can rarely be independently verified (Boltz, Capezuti,
Fulmer, & Zwicker, 2016). This is primarily due to individuals’ views in focus groups,
conversations, and questionnaires at face value. There are also the researches that faced a
deficiency of accessible and reliable data which leads to the limitation of the scope of the
analysis. Evidence-based practice (EBP) although somewhat in its early to middle stages, is
gradually being embraced in the healthcare industry (Boltz, Capezuti, Fulmer, & Zwicker, 2016).
To this effect, researchers are facing obstacles or longer than usual outcomes and conclusions
due to the lack of research precedents.
Conclusion
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LITERATURE REVIEW
Literature review supports the PICOT in diverse ways. It facilitates the study or research
to collect evidence established on what is known and foresee what is unknown. Reviewing
literatures have paved the way on finding out how patient falls research studies compare when it
comes to sample size, research queries, and study limitations. The contrasting and comparison
