Critically analyse the literature surrounding the various procedures used in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
A 2000 word literature review demonstrating the application of theory and knowledge to the care of a patient undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery
Choose an aspect of care for a patient undergoing plastic surgery and conduct a literature review on this topic.
Write a suitable introduction which gives the marker an overview of your topic and clearly identifies the rationale for the literature review of your chosen aspect of care.
Briefly explain how you reviewed the literature.
Critically analyse the literature and apply your findings to the chosen aspect of care. Discussion should focus around current practice and the application of literature to provide a rationale to support or refute this aspect of practice.
Future recommendations/changes to practice based upon your findings should be outlined
Utilise the discussion forums and learning sets to get other perspectives on your literature review and help you analyse further
Support your statements and own views with appropriate references.
Be analytical not descriptive – Avoid merely presenting a collection of facts or research data. Discuss the impact or rational for the points you are making.
