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How to undertake a scoping review
1School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
Rationale And Key Points:
Scoping reviews have become a popular approach for exploring what literature has been published on a particular field of interest. They can enable nurses to gain an overview of the contemporary evidence base relating to a practice area, treatment or specific patient demographic, for example. This article provides a concise guide for nurses planning to undertake a scoping review, explaining the various steps involved. REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY: 'How to' articles can help to update your practice and ensure it remains evidence-based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of: • How this article might improve your practice when undertaking a scoping review.• How you could use this information to educate nursing students and colleagues on the appropriate techniques and evidence base required for scoping the literature.
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