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What Is a Scoping Review?

"Scoping reviews are a type of evidence synthesis that aims to systematically identify and map the breadth of evidence available on a particular topic, field, concept, or issue, often irrespective of source (ie, primary research, reviews, non-empirical evidence) within or across particular contexts. Scoping reviews can clarify key concepts/definitions in the literature and identify key characteristics or factors related to a concept, including those related to methodological research."

Common Reasons for Conducting a Scoping Review:

To identify the types of available evidence in a given field.
To identify and analyze knowledge gaps.
To clarify key concepts/definitions in the literature.
To examine how research is conducted on a certain topic
To identify key characteristics or factors related to a concept.
As a precursor to a systematic review.

Source: What are scoping reviews? Providing a formal definition of scoping reviews as a type of evidence synthesis

Request Form for Research Assistance and Review Consultation This is a required planning step performed a priori to a scoping review or systematic review. This form follows a modified version of the PRISMA 2020 statement. This protocol will be used solely for library purposes to help with consultation services or in construction of the literature search. All information shared is strictly held confidential. We will respond to your request within 2-3 business days. Please be aware that due to the volume of requests, we may not be able to complete your search immediately. For questions about this form, please contact the library at libmo@atsu.edu or libaz@atsu.edu.