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Heather L Colquhoun1,2, Tiago S Jesus3,4, Kelly K O'Brien2,5,6
11 Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Clinical Rehabilitation
|January 26, 2017
Summary
This scoping review examines rehabilitation scoping reviews to identify methodological variability and areas for improvement. Findings will guide enhanced research, practice, and policy in rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation research methodology
- Evidence synthesis in allied health
Background:
- Scoping reviews are increasingly utilized in rehabilitation research.
- Significant variability exists in the conduct and reporting of scoping reviews.
- This variability hinders the advancement of rehabilitation research, practice, and policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of scoping reviews within the field of rehabilitation.
- To examine the volume, distribution, scope, and methodological practices of rehabilitation scoping reviews.
- To identify key areas for methodological improvement in rehabilitation scoping reviews.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Arksey and O'Malley scoping review methodology.
- Employed a two-phase search strategy, including an updated comprehensive database search.
- Independent dual author screening and data extraction for all included articles.
Main Results:
- Analysis of the current landscape of scoping reviews in rehabilitation.
- Identification of common methodological approaches and reporting standards.
- Characterization of the scope and focus of rehabilitation scoping reviews.
Conclusions:
- Variability in scoping review methodology necessitates standardization for robust rehabilitation research.
- Recommendations will be provided to enhance the quality and impact of scoping reviews in rehabilitation.
- Findings will inform future research, clinical practice, and policy development in rehabilitation.
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