A Systematic Review to Inform the Development of a Reporting Guideline for Concept Mapping Research
Concept mapping is a phased, mixed-method approach that is increasingly used in health research to develop an understanding of complex phenomena. The six phases of concept mapping are preparation, idea generation, structuring (clustering and prioritization), data analysis, interpretation, and utiliz...
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| description | Concept mapping is a phased, mixed-method approach that is increasingly used in health research to develop an understanding of complex phenomena. The six phases of concept mapping are preparation, idea generation, structuring (clustering and prioritization), data analysis, interpretation, and utilization of the map. The reporting of concept mapping research requires the development of a specific reporting guideline. We conducted a systematic review to identify candidate reporting items for inclusion in a reporting guideline. Three databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycInfo) were searched to identify studies that used concept mapping methodology. We included 75 concept mapping studies published since 2019 from which we extracted information about the quality of reporting. A third of the studies focused on public health. We identified 71 candidate items that relate to the quality of reporting concept mapping research. The rationale for the study, the focus prompt, procedures for brainstorming, and structuring statements were consistently reported across the included studies. The process for developing the focus prompt, the rationale for the size of the stakeholder groups, and the process for determining the final concept map were generally not reported. The findings from the review will be used to inform the development of our reporting guideline for concept mapping research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-67e928ed17cb43de96dc54d02d06011c2023-11-19T17:35:11ZengMDPI AGMethods and Protocols2409-92792023-10-016510110.3390/mps6050101A Systematic Review to Inform the Development of a Reporting Guideline for Concept Mapping ResearchSandesh Pantha0Martin Jones1Pragya Gartoulla2Richard Gray3School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, AustraliaDepartment of Rural Health, University of South Australia, Whyalla Campus, Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608, AustraliaAustralian Institute of Family Studies, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AustraliaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, AustraliaConcept mapping is a phased, mixed-method approach that is increasingly used in health research to develop an understanding of complex phenomena. The six phases of concept mapping are preparation, idea generation, structuring (clustering and prioritization), data analysis, interpretation, and utilization of the map. The reporting of concept mapping research requires the development of a specific reporting guideline. We conducted a systematic review to identify candidate reporting items for inclusion in a reporting guideline. Three databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycInfo) were searched to identify studies that used concept mapping methodology. We included 75 concept mapping studies published since 2019 from which we extracted information about the quality of reporting. A third of the studies focused on public health. We identified 71 candidate items that relate to the quality of reporting concept mapping research. The rationale for the study, the focus prompt, procedures for brainstorming, and structuring statements were consistently reported across the included studies. The process for developing the focus prompt, the rationale for the size of the stakeholder groups, and the process for determining the final concept map were generally not reported. The findings from the review will be used to inform the development of our reporting guideline for concept mapping research.https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9279/6/5/101concept mappingqualityreporting guidelinessystematic review |
| spellingShingle | Sandesh Pantha Martin Jones Pragya Gartoulla Richard Gray A Systematic Review to Inform the Development of a Reporting Guideline for Concept Mapping Research Methods and Protocols concept mapping quality reporting guidelines systematic review |
| title | A Systematic Review to Inform the Development of a Reporting Guideline for Concept Mapping Research |
| title_full | A Systematic Review to Inform the Development of a Reporting Guideline for Concept Mapping Research |
| title_fullStr | A Systematic Review to Inform the Development of a Reporting Guideline for Concept Mapping Research |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Systematic Review to Inform the Development of a Reporting Guideline for Concept Mapping Research |
| title_short | A Systematic Review to Inform the Development of a Reporting Guideline for Concept Mapping Research |
| title_sort | systematic review to inform the development of a reporting guideline for concept mapping research |
| topic | concept mapping quality reporting guidelines systematic review |
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