P. Rumrill, Shawn M. Fitzgerald, William R. Merchant
2010.4.1WORK-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation
tlooto Summary
Scoping reviews are presented as an efficient way of identifying themes and trends in high-volume areas of scientific inquiry as well as other established methods for understanding and interpreting extant research literature.
Abstract
Objective: This article compares and contrasts scoping literature reviews with other established methods for understanding and interpreting extant research literature. Methods: Descriptions of the key principles and applications of scoping reviews are illustrated with examples from contemporary publications. Conclusions: Scoping reviews are presented as an efficient way of identifying themes and trends in high-volume areas of scientific inquiry.
Citation format
RUMRILL, P.; FITZGERALD, Shawn M.; MERCHANT, William R. Using scoping literature reviews as a means of understanding and interpreting existing literature. WORK-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, 2010, 35: 399–404.