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PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation

2018/09/03 by Andrea C. Tricco, Erin Lillie, Wasifa Zarin +30 · 534 citations
Social Sciences · Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Decision Sciences · #Delphi Technique in Research #Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life #Meta-analysis and systematic reviews

paper · doi:10.7326/m18-0850

Abstract

Scoping reviews, a type of knowledge synthesis, follow a systematic approach to map evidence on a topic and identify main concepts, theories, sources, and knowledge gaps. Although more scoping reviews are being done, their methodological and reporting quality need improvement. This document presents the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist and explanation. The checklist was developed by a 24-member expert panel and 2 research leads following published guidance from the EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) Network. The final checklist contains 20 essential reporting items and 2 optional items. The authors provide a rationale and an example of good reporting for each item. The intent of the PRISMA-ScR is to help readers (including researchers, publishers, commissioners, policymakers, health care providers, guideline developers, and patients or consumers) develop a greater understanding of relevant terminology, core concepts, and key items to report for scoping reviews.

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