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Area of Science:

  • Methodology
  • Research Design
  • Framework Development

Background:

  • Methodological frameworks lack a formal definition and development guidance.
  • This study defines a methodological framework as a structured guide for processes.
  • The research scope extends beyond academia to various subject areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Map the current landscape of methodological framework utilization.
  • Identify common approaches and terminology in framework development.
  • Provide recommendations for future methodological framework creation.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted, adhering to Arksey and O'Malley's methodology.
  • Systematic searches of MEDLINE, Web of Science, and grey literature were performed.
  • Descriptive analysis of extracted study characteristics and development approaches was conducted.

Main Results:

  • Thirty studies across diverse fields were included.
  • The most frequent development approach was 'Based on existing methods and guidelines' (66.7%).
  • Inconsistent terminology for methodological frameworks was observed across studies.

Conclusions:

  • Despite lacking formal guidance, consensus exists on a three-phase framework development process: data identification, development, and validation/refinement.
  • Suggestions are provided to aid the development of future methodological frameworks.
  • The findings aim to standardize and improve the creation of structured guides for various processes.