A scoping review on the methodological and reporting quality of scoping reviews in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scoping reviews have emerged as a valuable method for synthesizing emerging evidence, providing a comprehensive contextual overview, and influencing policy and practice developments. The objective of this study is to provide an overview of scoping reviews conducted in Chinese academic institutions over the last decades.

Method

We conducted a comprehensive search of nine databases and six grey literature databases for scoping reviews conducted in Chinese academic institutions. The reporting quality of the included reviews was assessed using the Preferred Reporting Items for PRISMA-ScR checklist. We performed both quantitative and qualitative analyses, examining the conduct of the scoping reviews and exploring the breadth of research topics covered. We used Chi-squa

SUBMITTER: Xue X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882808 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature