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. 2023 Mar 9;18(3):e0272240. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272240

Table 2. Data extraction framework.

Bibliometric information Characteristics of the study Categories of study characteristics
Title Research question/aim(s) Definitions and conceptualisations of key concepts and associated terms: substance use and use disorder
Authors Study Design
Source Sample (e.g. n =, age, geographical location [rural/urban], co-morbidity, socio-economic status/ occupation) Patterns of use and use disorder
Publication Year Type(s) of substance(s) studied Harms associated with substance use/ use disorder
Profession of primary author/ academic discipline Substance use measure utilised Treatment Approaches
Terms/definitions/conceptualisations of substance use and use disorder
Prevalence of substance use/use disorder Summary of key message(s)
Quantity/Amount of substance use
Factors influencing substance use
Consequences of substance use/use disorder
Intervention type(s) & delivery team Areas for further development
Intervention Outcome(s)
Key recommendation(s)