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Article Title: PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation
Authors: Tricco, Andrea C.; Lillie, Erin; Zarin, Wasifa; O'Brien, Kelly K.; Colquhoun, Heather; Levac, Danielle; Moher, David; Peters, Micah D. J.; Horsley, Tanya; Weeks, Laura; Hempel, Susanne; Akl, Elie A.; Chang, Christine; McGowan, Jessie; Stewart, Lesley; Hartling, Lisa; Aldcroft, Adrian; Wilson, Michael G.; Garritty, Chantelle; Lewin, Simon; Godfrey, Christina M.; Macdonald, Marilyn T.; Langlois, Etienne V.; Soares-Weiser, Karla; Moriarty, Jo; Clifford, Tammy; Tuncalp, Oezge; Straus, Sharon E.
Journal: ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE Volume 169 Issue 7
Date of Publication:2018
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.