Table 1 Methodological framework (Levac et al., 2010)

Stage 1

Clarifying and linking the purpose and research question

Stage 2

Balancing feasibility with breadth and comprehensiveness of the scoping process

Stage 3

Using an iterative team approach to selecting studies

Stage 4

Extracting data

Stage 5

Incorporating a numerical summary and qualitative thematic analysis when reporting results (and considering implications for policy, practice, research)

Stage 6

Consultation with stakeholders as a knowledge translation component