Arksey, H and O'Malley, L orcid.org/0000-0002-5340-4549 (2005) Scoping studies: towards a methodological framework. International Journal of Social Research Methodology. pp. 19-32. ISSN 1364-5579
Abstract
This paper focuses on scoping studies, an approach to reviewing the literature which to date has received little attention in the research methods literature. We distinguish between different types of scoping studies and indicate where these stand in relation to full systematic reviews. We outline a framework for conducting a scoping study based on our recent experiences of reviewing the literature on services for carers for people with mental health problems. Where appropriate, our approach to scoping the field is contrasted with the procedures followed in systematic reviews. We emphasize how including a consultation exercise in this sort of study may enhance the results, making them more useful to policy makers, practitioners and service users. Finally, we consider the advantages and limitations of the approach and suggest that a wider debate is called for about the role of the scoping study in relation to other types of literature reviews.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This is an electronic version of an article published in Arksey, H. and O'Malley, L. (2005) Scoping studies: towards a methodological framework, International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 8, 1, 19-32. The International Journal of Social Research Methodology is available online at: http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/ Open URL link to the article: http://www.journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&eissn=1464-5300&volume=8&issue=1&spage=19 |
Keywords: | Scoping studies,research methods,systematic reviews,literature reviews,comparison,structured review,narrative review |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Research Groups (York) > Social Policy Research Unit (York) The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > Social Policy and Social Work (York) |
Depositing User: | R Pitman |
Date Deposited: | 29 Sep 2006 |
Last Modified: | 02 Apr 2025 23:04 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/1364557032000119616 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/1364557032000119616 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:1618 |