Relevance, writing style, and synthesis: key elements in a focused review of the literature.

Have the major points of the topic been covered? Did the slant of the article reflect the major theme being investigated by the author(s)? Were the strengths of the focused literature review emphasized? In this article, the authors were able to address a major gap in the existing body of knowledge impacting patient care. As a result, patients recovering from hip fractures in nursing home settings will have more effective pain management.