1) Abstract – 250 words
2) Table of content
3) Chapter 1 – Introduction 1000 words
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Research focus and research need
1.3 Research aim
4) Chapter 2 – Literature review 3000 words
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Action
2.3 Clinical indications
2.4 Potential challenges associated with using meditation and physical exercise
2.5 Conclusion
5) Chapter 3 – Methodology 1000 words
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design (Systematic Review as a Research Design)
3.3 Systematic Review process
3.3.1 Formulating a Question (PICO)
3.3.2 Search relevant articles (Different online databases eg: google scholar, pub med, CINAHL, … )
3.3.3 Critical Appraisal of the Literature
3.3.4 Key words used included
3.3.5 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria – PRISMA flow chart
3.3.6 Data extraction
3.4 Conclusion
6) Chapter 4 – Findings / result 1500 words
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Critique selected article one by one (6 article)
Generate 3 themes (eg; Poor cancer pain management, Need more cancer pain education, patients still suffer from pain)
7) Chapter 5 – Discussion / limitations 750 words
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Methodological rigor
5.3 Studies included in the Literature review
5.4 Key themes identified in research
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8) Chapter 6 – Conclusion & Recommendations 500 words
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Conclusion (overall 6 articles)
6.3 Recommendation
9) References
10) Appendices
(Words count 8000 +- 10%)
Interest research area : cancer related fatigue patient’s care
Research Question : Comparing meditation with physical exercising to determine the
effective way to improve the quality of life in adult cancer
patients with fatigue.
Title : Effect of meditation and physical exercise in adult cancer
patients with fatigue.
Main Objective : Determining the effective way from meditation and physical
exercise to improve the quality of life in adult cancer patients
who is having fatigue.
Specific Objectives : To explain effectiveness of Meditation to improve the quality of
In adult cancer patients with fatigue.
To explain effectiveness of physical exercise to improve the
quality of life in adult cancer patients with fatigue.
To Compare the different effectiveness of meditation physical
Exercise.
Use PICO to the topic : Adult cancer patients with fatigue (P)
Meditation and physical exercise (I)
Effect of meditation compared with physical exercise (C)
Quality of life (O)