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Hanan Khalil1, Micah Dj Peters2, Andrea C Tricco3
1Department of Public Health, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; Queensland Centre of Evidence-Based Nursing and Midwifery, Joanna Briggs Institute Centres of Excellence, Brisbane, Australia.
This article addresses challenges in conducting and reporting scoping reviews. Overcoming these issues ensures scoping reviews effectively meet their objectives for research, policy, and practice.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Systematic Reviews
Background:
- Scoping reviews are increasingly utilized by researchers.
- Methodological expertise in scoping reviews is growing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify challenges in conducting and reporting scoping reviews.
- To propose solutions for improving scoping review methodology.
Main Methods:
- Expert consensus from the JBI scoping review methodology group.
- Summary of key issues faced by reviewers and users of scoping reviews.
Main Results:
- Challenges exist throughout the review process, from protocol development to publication.
- Lack of understanding by editors, authors, and reviewers can hinder publication.
- Translating findings into policy and practice recommendations presents further difficulties.
Conclusions:
- Addressing identified challenges enhances the effectiveness of scoping reviews.
- Improved conduct and reporting ensure scoping reviews meet their intended objectives.
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