Objective: This article compares and contrasts scoping literature reviews with other established methods for understanding and interpreting extant research literature.

Methods: Descriptions of the key principles and applications of scoping reviews are illustrated with examples from contemporary publications.

Conclusions: Scoping reviews are presented as an efficient way of identifying themes and trends in high-volume areas of scientific inquiry.

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