Methods
The present study was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs
Institute methodology for scoping reviews, namely 1) specify the
research/review question, 2) identify relevant literature, 3) select
studies, 4) charting the data, 5) summarize, synthesize, and report the
results, and 6) identify implications for policy, practice, or
research.26 The scoping review methodology is
pertinent in synthesizing research evidence, mapping out existing
literature, and identifying current research gaps in a given field. No
previous literature reviews have been published on this topic.