Definition
A scoping or exploratory review maps the depth and breadth of existing research.
A scoping review identifies pockets of and gaps on research in order to guide future research.
Unlike a systematic review, a scoping review does not seek to answer a specific research question.
Useful Articles
Mak, S., & Thomas, A. (2022). Steps for Conducting a Scoping Review. Journal of graduate medical education, 14(5), 565–567. https://doi.org/10.4300/JGME-D-22-00621.1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36274762/
Mak, S., & Thomas, A. (2022). An Introduction to Scoping Reviews. Journal of graduate medical education, 14(5), 561–564. https://doi.org/10.4300/JGME-D-22-00620.1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36274758/
Pawliuk, C., Brown, H. L., Widger, K., Dewan, T., Hermansen, A. M., Grégoire, M. C., Steele, R., & Siden, H. H. (2021). Optimising the process for conducting scoping reviews. BMJ evidence-based medicine, 26(6), 312. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2020-111452
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33087454/
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Useful Videos
Tricco, A.C. (2017). Scoping reviews: an overview with examples. Cochrane Training.
Internet Resources
PRISMA for Scoping Reviews - PRISMA
Scoping Reviews - Joanna Briggs Institute
Systematic Reviews - Scoping Reviews - Weill Cornell Medicine
Scoping Review Guide - Stony Brook University
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