Using scoping literature reviews as a means of understanding and interpreting existing literature

Phillip D. Rumrill; Shawn M. Fitzgerald; William R. Merchant

doi:10.3233/WOR-2010-0998

Using scoping literature reviews as a means of understanding and interpreting existing literature

Phillip D. Rumrill, Shawn M. Fitzgerald, William R. Merchant

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	399-404
Number of pages	6
Journal	Work
Volume	35
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-2010-0998
State	Published - 2010

Keywords

Literature mapping
Meta-analysis
Narrative literature review
Scientific inquiry

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Rehabilitation
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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