How to write a scoping review?

Abstract

Scoping reviews have become a common form of evidence synthesis in the past few years. They can collect information from any research methodology as well as from research sources. Thus, they provide a comprehensive overview to address broader research questions as compared to systematic reviews. The original framework for conducting scoping reviews was proposed by Arksey and O'Malley in 2005 and further extended by Joanna Briggs Institute Collaboration in 2017. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Statement extended to Scoping Reviews are the reporting guidelines for a scoping review. The current paper aims to describe various methodological steps for conducting a scoping review.