Scoping reviews and rapid reviews

Scoping reviews and rapid reviews are intentional approaches to systematically synthesize research. In sport and exercise psychology, scoping reviews can summarize information to describe what is known on a relevant topic. Rapid reviews offer accelerated knowledge synthesis through a streamlined timely and cost-effective approach that is directed and guided by stakeholders. Both scoping and rapid reviews are used to synthesize the literature, and also to describe and assess conceptual, theoretical, and methodological trends, identify gaps in research and practice, and inform future sport and exercise psychology research and practice directions. We offer evidence-based and field-specific guidelines to conduct scoping reviews and rapid reviews. These types of syntheses in sport and exercise psychology are important for advancing research and practice and highlight the value of collaborations with key stakeholders. Our guidelines will help with the uniformity and dependability of scoping and rapid reviews while also advancing the impact and value of this type of research.

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Scoping reviews and rapid reviews are intentional approaches to systematically synthesize research in sport and exercise psychology. They summarize information, identify gaps in research and practice, and guide future research directions. Collaborations with stakeholders are key in advancing research and practice in this field through these types of syntheses.