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Scoping Review Guide

Scoping Review Framework

1. Identifying the research question: Defining and aligning the objective(s) and research question(s)

2. Identifying relevant studies: Defining and aligning the inclusion criteria with the objective(s) and research question(s)

3. Study selection: Describing the planned approach to evidence searching, selection, data extraction, and presentation of evidence

4. Charting the data 

5. Collating, summarizing, and reporting results: Selecting the evidence and identifying implications of the study findings for policy, practice, or research

Source: JBI Scoping Review Framework (Chapter 11.1.3)

Steps for a Scoping Review (JBI)