Table 1 The six-step approach of Levac et al. [26] for a scoping review

Identifying the research question

Clarifying the review propose and linking the purpose and research question

Identifying relevant studies

Feasibility balancing with breadth and comprehensiveness of the scoping process

Study selection

Using an iterative team approach for study selection and data extraction

Charting the data

Including a numerical summary and qualitative thematic analysis

Collating, summarising, and reporting the results

Identifying the implications of the study findings for policy, practise or research

Consultation (optional)

Adopting consultation as a required component of scoping study methodology