ABSTRACT
Literature reviews are essential for research in developing countries as they provide a basis for understanding the current state of knowledge and identifying gaps in research. However, conducting literature reviews in developing countries can pose unique challenges, including limited access to literature, poor infrastructure, limited funding, language barriers, limited local research, a lack of standardization, cultural differences, limited resources for data collection, lack of expertise, political instability, and ethics and research integrity. To overcome these challenges, researchers should seek out alternative sources of information, collaborate with others, broaden their search, critically evaluate the quality of studies included in their literature reviews, and seek out training and mentorship opportunities. By addressing these challenges, researchers can conduct comprehensive and high-quality literature reviews that help to advance the state of knowledge in their respective fields, despite the challenges they may face in their developing countries. This chapter aims to describe the patient safety research issues related to the literature review, importance, facilitators, barriers, challenges and recommendations for the best practice in developing countries
