Scoping Review Revision

What is Scoping Review?

• a statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies

• an exploratory research projects that systematically map the literatures available on the topic, identifying key concepts, theories, source of evidence and gap research

What is the primary objective of a scoping review?

• To assess the effectiveness of interventions

• To synthesize evidence on a narrow research question

• To map the key concepts, theories, and evidence in a broad topic area

• To evaluate the quality of included studies

Research question of scoping review is defined by...

• PICO

• PICOS

• PCC

• PINOCCHIO

How many stages of screening included in scoping review?

• 3

• 2

• 6

• 4

Which of these is not a reference manager that can be used in scoping review?

• Mendeley

• EndNote

• DeathNote

• Zotero

Which Boolean operator is used to combine keywords for population and keywords for content?

• OR

• NOT

• AND

Which of the below shows the correct stages for scoping review?

• Search-Question-Select-Analysis-Extract-Results

• Question-Search-Select-Extract-Analysis-Results

• Question-Select-Search-Extract-Analysis-Results

• Question-Select-Search-Extract-Results-Analysis

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a scoping review from a systematic review?

• Inclusion of only randomized controlled trials

• Narrow focus on a specific research question

• Comprehensive search strategy across multiple databases

• Mapping of literature regardless of study quality

How does a scoping review contribute to evidence synthesis in healthcare?

• By establishing cause-and-effect relationships

• By identifying research gaps and priorities

• By evaluating treatment efficacy in clinical trials

• By conducting a meta-analysis of randomized trials

Which of the following is a suitable reason to conduct a scoping review instead of a systematic review?

• To assess the effectiveness of a specific intervention

• To determine the prevalence of a health condition

• To explore a broad and emerging research area

• To synthesize findings from randomized controlled trials