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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 | # | Topic | Reported on page | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | 1 | Title | ||
| Abstract | 2 | Structured summary | ||
| Introduction | 3 | Rationale | ||
| 4 | Objectives | |||
| Methods | 5 | Protocol and registration | ||
| 6 | Eligibility criteria | |||
| 7 | Information sources | |||
| 8 | Search | |||
| 9 | Selection of sources of evidence | |||
| 10 | Data charting | |||
| 11 | Data items | |||
| 12 | Critical appraisal of individual sources of evidenceoptional | |||
| 13 | Synthesis of results | |||
| Results | 14 | Selection of sources of evidence | ||
| 15 | Characteristics of sources of evidence | |||
| 16 | Critical appraisal within sources of evidenceoptional | |||
| 17 | Results of individual sources of evidence | |||
| 18 | Synthesis of results | |||
| Discussion | 19 | Summary of evidence | ||
| 20 | Limitations | |||
| 21 | Conclusions | |||
| Funding | 22 | Funding |
PRISMA-ScR has 20 essential items and 2 optional items (12 and 16, on critical appraisal). Progress is saved in this browser only.
On the PRISMA website.
And mark it reported, partly reported or not applicable.
Attach it to your submission.
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.
Items 12 and 16, on critical appraisal of individual sources of evidence and within sources of evidence.
Use PRISMA 2020 for systematic reviews and PRISMA-ScR for scoping reviews.