Table 1.
Scoping review study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Inclusion criterion | Exclusion criterion |
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(1) Primary focus on inclusive playground structure design; | (1) Not a primary data collection study (e.g., position paper, review); |
(2) Focus on disability (any type); | (2) The full text could not be obtained; |
(3) Primary peer-reviewed studies of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed study design in order to consider different findings that have the potential to inform inclusive playground design practices; | (3) Playground was defined in an alternative context (e.g., an environmental playground of bacteria); |
(4) Written in English; | (4) Focused on natural playground design (e.g., garden, forest); |
(5) Published since 1990* | (5) Focused on playground injury epidemiology; |
(6) Focused strictly on playground design for safety |
A January 1990 search start date inclusion criterion was used to acknowledge (and to capture changes in best practice recommendations since) the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).