{"id":7174,"date":"2025-06-28T17:13:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T17:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ijssass.com\/journal\/an-environmental-scan-of-studies-reporting-current-practices-for-the-conduct-of-environmental-scans\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T05:09:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T05:09:01","slug":"an-environmental-scan-of-studies-reporting-current-practices-for-the-conduct-of-environmental-scans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ijssass.com\/journal\/an-environmental-scan-of-studies-reporting-current-practices-for-the-conduct-of-environmental-scans\/","title":{"rendered":"An environmental scan of studies reporting current practices for the conduct of environmental scans"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article was originally published as: An environmental scan of studies reporting current practices for the conduct of environmental scans<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Abstract<\/h2>\n

Objective: The objective of this environmental scan is to synthesize the published, peer-reviewed literature specific to the term \u2018environmental scan\u2019 to determine how it is currently being used in health research and to propose some promising practices.
\nBackground: Environmental scans are becoming increasingly popular in synthesizing information on emergent topics and describing practice and research scope. Despite the growing use of environmental scans in health research, including nursing and rehabilitation, limited attention is given to methodological best practices. It is essential that we develop knowledge in this area to assist researchers, trainees, healthcare professionals, educators, and decision-makers with the use and reporting of environmental scans.
\nStudy design and methods: This environmental scan included a search of four health databases: CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO. We included peer-reviewed studies published between 2000-2024 in English using two key terms, \u2018environmental scan\u2019 and \u2018health\u2019. Studies were included that described methods used in conducting an environmental scan.
\nResults: We identified 56 studies describing methods for conducting environmental scans. A synthesis of these studies revealed four promising practices: 1) consider environmental\/contextual influences, 2) use of multiple data sources and approaches, 3) engage stakeholders to ensure relevance\/need and increase uptake, and 4) use of outcomes to address knowledge or service gap to optimise impact.
\nConclusion: The findings of this environmental scan are among the first to examine methodological studies to determine promising practices for conducting environmental scans across health disciplines.\u00a0
\nImplications for research, policy, and practice: The findings of this novel environmental scan are beneficial for health professionals, researchers, trainees, educators, and decision-makers in informing research, practice, and policy change
\n\u00a0What is already known about the topic?\u00a0 <\/p>\n

The use of environmental scans is becoming increasingly popular in health research, including nursing and rehabilitation.
\nThere is a lack of consistency in the use and reporting of environmental scans across health disciplines.<\/p>\n

What this paper adds <\/p>\n

This environmental scan is among the first to contribute foundational knowledge and innovation in promising best practices for the conduct of environmental scans in health research.
\nThe novel findings will assist in promoting consistency in the use and reporting of environmental scans.<\/p>\n

Authors<\/h2>\n
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  • Tram Nguyen<\/li>\n
  • Aliya Esmail<\/li>\n
  • Briano Di Rezze<\/li>\n
  • Heather Colquhoun<\/li>\n
  • Ian Graham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Keywords<\/h2>\n

    Research Design; Environmental Scan; Interdisciplinary Methods; Nursing Research; Rehabilitation Research; Health Professionals<\/p>\n

    References<\/h2>\n

    References not available for this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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