A review of common evidence review designs published in <i>JAN</i>; a 10‐year review

One of the core aims of JAN is to contribute to the advancement of the evidence-base that underpins nursing practice, education, management or policy. Evidence-based care is concerned with applying the best available evidence to a specific clinical situation along with clinical experience, patient preference and available resources to ensure the best outcome for the patient (DiCenso et al., 1998). While the journal supports the disseminating of high-quality empirical research, evidence reviews and synthesis are also reported and are vital for ensuring nurses have access to succinct and robust evaluations of current research to inform clinical decisions. Although an evidence synthesis offers answers to specific clinical health questions, researchers and post-graduate research students typically undertake a rigorous summary of research…