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Micah D J Peters1,2,3, Casey Marnie1, Heather Colquhoun4,5
1University of South Australia, UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences, Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, Playford Building P4-27, City East Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia.
Systematic Reviews
|October 9, 2021
Summary
Scoping reviews are vital for evidence synthesis. Adhering to updated methodological guidance and reporting standards ensures rigorous, high-quality reviews for informed decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Evidence synthesis methodology
- Research integrity
Background:
- Scoping reviews are increasingly common for evidence synthesis.
- Methodological guidance, including JBI and PRISMA-Scoping, is available.
- Ensuring consistent application of these tools is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an update on scoping review methodology development.
- To clarify the differences between scoping reviews and other review types.
- To highlight critical components for improving the rigor of scoping reviews.
Main Methods:
- Review of current scoping review methodologies and guidance.
- Discussion of ongoing work in scoping review methods development.
- Identification of areas for future enhancement, such as stakeholder engagement.
Main Results:
- Scoping review methodology is evolving, with updated guidance available.
- Inconsistent application of tools can impact review rigor.
- Stakeholder engagement is a key area for future development.
Conclusions:
- High-quality scoping reviews require adherence to current methodological guidance and reporting criteria.
- Standardized approaches and clear reporting enhance review integrity.
- Evolving scoping review methods support policy and decision-making.
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