Table 2 Approaches used for the development of methodological frameworks
From: How methodological frameworks are being developed: evidence from a scoping review
| Reported approaches | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Based on existing methods and guidelines | 20 | 66.7 |
| Refined and validated | 10 | 33.3 |
| Experience and expertise | 9 | 30.0 |
| Literature review | 8 | 26.7 |
| Data synthesis and amalgamation | 7 | 23.3 |
| Data extraction | 3 | 10.0 |
| Iteratively developed | 2 | 6.7 |
| Lab work results | 1 | 3.3 |