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"Where should you search for published literature"
for your scoping review?"
The search strategy for a scoping review should aim to be comprehensive
in order to identify both published and unpublished
primary studies as well as reviews.
This video discusses the recommended sources
of published literature.
We will discuss finding
unpublished or grey literature
in another video.
The Joanna Briggs institute recommends starting with
an initial search of at least two online databases
relevant to the topic,
followed by an analysis of the text words contained in the title
and abstract of retrieved papers, and of the index terms
used to describe the articles.
Using all identified keywords and subject terms,
a comprehensive search can then be constructed
and run across all included databases.
You will need to search a range of databases
to find published literature for your scoping review.
Which databases you search
will depend on your research question
The UniSA Library subscribes
to a range of primary databases, which you can search.
Primary databases are comprehensive indexes
to research literature.
They contain references to a wide range
of original research articles
such as randomised control trials.
As a general rule,
it's best practice that you at least search
primary databases Medline and Embase
for your scoping review.
If your question relates to allied health or nursing,
you should also search Emcare.
Other primary databases you may want to consider searching
are PsycINFO
if your question relates to mental health or psychology;
ERIC if your questions relate to education;
and SportDiscus for sport science or exercise.
It's also recommended you search relevant
multidisciplinary databases,
as these cover a broad range of subject areas.
Two of the largest multidisciplinary databases
available through the Library
are Scopus and Web of Science.
There are also key secondary databases you should search
as part of your scoping review.
Secondary databases contain articles such as
systematic reviews or meta-analysis
where authors have appraised research studies
using set criteria.
These tend to be much smaller than primary databases
and many are freely available through the web.
A secondary database you could search
for your scoping review
is the Cochrane Library.
It's also a good idea
to search the Joanna Briggs Institute
Other secondary databases
you may want to consider searching are
PEDro if your question is related to physiotherapy;
or OTseeker if your question is related
to occupational therapy.
When searching for your scoping review
only ever search one database at a time.
This is important
as you need to show how many references you find
in each database.
You may also choose to contact authors
of primary studies for further information,
or extra publications.
Just be sure this is stated this in your protocol.
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