Table 2.

Eligibility criteria

Identification criteria of bibliographic records	Selection criteria of full‐text papers
1. Does the citation indicate primary participatory research?	1. Does the full‐text paper describe a participatory project showing high level of involvement/partnership with non‐academic partners, in at least two phases of the research, such as: (a) identifying or setting the research questions; (b) setting the methodology or collecting data or analyzing the data; (c) uptake or dissemination of the research findings.
2. Does the citation indicate a health‐related intervention component to the research?	2. Does the full‐text paper still indicate a health‐related intervention/action component, in balance with the research component? (i.e., An intervention component aiming to promote or improve health has to be an integral part of the research)
3. Does the citation indicate a community setting?	3. Does the full‐text paper still describe a community setting and community change targets? (i.e., A project aiming at environmental and system changes in the community)
4. Does the citation indicate some form of description or information about the CBPR process?	4. Does the full‐text paper describe a sustainable project, involving long‐term commitment from the partners and sustainability aspects such as spinning‐offs or institutionalization of effective strategies, incorporation or successful fund raising after the project?
5. Does the citation indicate a paper in English?	5. Does the full‐text paper provide enough description of the participatory research process or development?