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What is the purpose of a consultation exercise in a scoping review?
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To establish the purpose, compile preliminary findings, identify participants, outline data collection strategies, ensure knowledge transfer, and analyze consultation data. It may be published separately.
How should data be extracted in a scoping review?
Create and refine a data charting form, possibly using software like Excel, and align extracted data with the research aims, ideally with input from at least two reviewers.
What are some practical tips for successfully conducting a scoping review?
Construct a research protocol, be open to iterative refinements, talk to people regularly, keep a research journal, and use organizational tools like Microsoft Office and reference managers.
What role does a PRISMA flow chart play in the study selection process?
A PRISMA flow chart helps document the reviewed articles, showing how many articles were included or excluded at each stage of the review process.
What are the two types of analysis used for summarizing results in a scoping review?
Numerical analysis and qualitative analysis.
What are some strategies for finding relevant articles for a scoping review?
Seek librarian advice, conduct preliminary searches, use iterative modifications to the search strategy, include gray literature, and use reference managers for organization.
How does a systematic review differ from a scoping review?
A systematic review is focused, includes a protocol, quality assessment, and is primarily quantitative. A scoping review is broader, more flexible, involves minimal quality assessment, is often qualitative, and maps evidence to identify gaps.
What should be considered when defining a research question for a scoping review?
Combine a broad question with a specific context, identify the population, concept, and context, and consider the rationale and purpose of the study.
Who first outlined a significant framework for conducting scoping reviews?
Arksey and O'Malley in their 2005 paper.
What is a scoping review?
A scoping review is a form of knowledge synthesis addressing an exploratory research question aimed at mapping key concepts and types of evidence to outline gaps by systematically searching, selecting, and synthesizing existing knowledge.
What are the six steps in the methodological framework for a scoping review?
1. Define the Research Question 2. Find Relevant Articles 3. Study Selection 4. Data Extraction 5. Clarity and Summarizing Results 6. Consultation Exercise
Why might a second reviewer be recommended for study selection and data extraction?
A second reviewer helps ensure reliability and consistency in applying inclusion/exclusion criteria and in capturing relevant data accurately.
What are the additional key publications that have shaped the approach to scoping reviews?
Publications by Levac, Colquhoun, O’Brien, and the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers’ Manual.
What should be included in the discussion of a scoping review’s results?
Implications for future research, practice, and policy should be discussed, aligning with the research questions and objectives.
Why is it important to refine the research question iteratively after piloting?
Iterative refinement helps to ensure the research question is aligned accurately with the study objectives and the scope of inquiry.
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