Is there any maximum number for studies that can be included in scoping review?
This is Homa Arshadi, Ph.D. Candidate of medical library and information sciences. I need some help with the following question. Could you please kindly advise me.
I'm doing a scoping review on text mining topic. The number of records identified after searching databases are about 10,000. After screening of 60 percent of these records, about 500 of papers are eligible, which must be read by full text. Is it reasonable to perform such review? What is the maximum number of studies to be included in a scoping review?
Many thanks in advance!
Kind Regards,
Homa
Hi Homa, I don’t believe there is a recommended maximum of studies to be included in a scoping review (not that ive come across any way). You seem to be getting a large number of results so it could be worth revising your research question with you supervisor and/or search strategy with a librarian to narrow your focus (if you haven’t already). Id recommend Covidencr software. I found it useful for managing the data.
Homa Arshadi no problem, good luck. Let me know if you get stuck. I might have some resources that may be helpful.
Lee Hughes Thank you so much Lee, I have already limited papers to Original Articles, but I need to limit it again.
That would be great if you send the resources.
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