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The SALSA framework (Grant & Booth, 2009) used in the systematic review of scientific literature
| Step | Outcome | Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Search |
Search strategy Literature selection criteria |
Exhaustive string search |
| Appraisal | Quality assessment and selection | Inclusion and exclusion of studies based on criteria |
| Synthesis | Extraction and categorization of data | Graphical and tabular representations |
| Analysis | Data analysis | Quantitative categories and narrative analysis |
