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.
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