The use of participatory systems mapping as a research method in the context of non-communicable diseases and risk factors: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Participatory systems mapping is increasingly used to gain insight into the complex systems surrounding non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors.

Objectives

To identify and synthesize studies that used participatory systems mapping in the context of non-communicable diseases.

Design

Scoping review.

Eligibility criteria

Peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2022.

Study selection

Studies that focused on NCDs and/or related risk factors, and included participants at any stage of their system's mapping process, were included.

Categories for analysis

The main categories for analysis were: (1) problem definition and goal-setting, (2) participant involvement, (3) structure of the mapping process, (4) validation of the sy

SUBMITTER: van den Akker A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10327378 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature