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PRISMA-ScR Checklist for Scoping Reviews

Track where each PRISMA-ScR item is reported in your scoping review, then copy the completed checklist into Word or download it for journal submission.

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Use this to track where each PRISMA-ScR item is reported in your manuscript. Read the full item wording and explanation in the official checklist before completing it: prisma-statement.org/scoping.

Section#TopicReported on pageStatus
Title1Title
Abstract2Structured summary
Introduction3Rationale
4Objectives
Methods5Protocol and registration
6Eligibility criteria
7Information sources
8Search
9Selection of sources of evidence
10Data charting
11Data items
12Critical appraisal of individual sources of evidenceoptional
13Synthesis of results
Results14Selection of sources of evidence
15Characteristics of sources of evidence
16Critical appraisal within sources of evidenceoptional
17Results of individual sources of evidence
18Synthesis of results
Discussion19Summary of evidence
20Limitations
21Conclusions
Funding22Funding
0 of 22 items complete

PRISMA-ScR has 20 essential items and 2 optional items (12 and 16, on critical appraisal). Progress is saved in this browser only.

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How to Use the PRISMA-ScR Checklist

  1. 1

    Read the official item wording

    On the PRISMA website.

  2. 2

    Record the page for each item

    And mark it reported, partly reported or not applicable.

  3. 3

    Copy the checklist

    Attach it to your submission.

About PRISMA-ScR

PRISMA-ScR is the reporting guideline for scoping reviews. It has 20 essential items and 2 optional items, which cover critical appraisal of the included sources of evidence.

Many journals ask for a completed checklist with page numbers when a scoping review is submitted.

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PRISMA-ScR Checklist: FAQ

Which PRISMA-ScR items are optional?

Items 12 and 16, on critical appraisal of individual sources of evidence and within sources of evidence.

PRISMA 2020 or PRISMA-ScR?

Use PRISMA 2020 for systematic reviews and PRISMA-ScR for scoping reviews.

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