학술논문
Mapping COVID-19 related research from Saudi Arabia, a scoping review: Between reality and dreams
Document Type
Report
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Source
Saudi Medical Journal. August 2020, Vol. 41 Issue 8, p791, 11 p.
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Language
English
ISSN
0379-5284
Abstract
The first case of the COVID-19 virus was reported by Chinese authorities in Wuhan on December 31, 2019. As it continue to spread, defying borders of countries and continents, the [...]
Objectives: To map research production by Saudi-affiliated investigators in order to identify areas of strength and weakness. Method: We followed the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) framework. Medline and Cochrane databases were searched with a focus on identifying articles related to COVID-19 and Saudi Arabia following the PRISMA protocol. The study was conducted at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between March and May 2020. Results: A total of 53 articles were ultimately included. Most of the research production from Saudi Arabia was opinion and narrative reviews related to the clinicopathological features of COVID-19 as well as control and prevention of virus spread. Conclusion: The results of this scoping review identify a relative deficiency in original research, which requires further investigation. Keywords: scoping review, COVID-19, knowledge gap, research production, Saudi Arabia
Objectives: To map research production by Saudi-affiliated investigators in order to identify areas of strength and weakness. Method: We followed the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) framework. Medline and Cochrane databases were searched with a focus on identifying articles related to COVID-19 and Saudi Arabia following the PRISMA protocol. The study was conducted at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between March and May 2020. Results: A total of 53 articles were ultimately included. Most of the research production from Saudi Arabia was opinion and narrative reviews related to the clinicopathological features of COVID-19 as well as control and prevention of virus spread. Conclusion: The results of this scoping review identify a relative deficiency in original research, which requires further investigation. Keywords: scoping review, COVID-19, knowledge gap, research production, Saudi Arabia