Scoping Review: Purpose, Process and Publishing
Past Webinars
June 6, 2026
Speaker, Presenter ~
Dr. Nirmala N. Rege

Presenter ~
Dr. Nirmala N. Rege
MD Pharmacology, DNB ( Clinical Pharmacology), PhD ( pharmacology), FAIMER Philadelphia Fellow Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Lucknow and Professor Emeritus, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
Scoping reviews have emerged as an important evidence synthesis methodology for mapping existing literature, identifying research gaps, clarifying concepts, and informing future research and policy. With the increasing emphasis on evidence-informed practice and scholarly publication, researchers and health professionals need a clear understanding of when and how to conduct a scoping review systematically and rigorously. This webinar will provide participants with a practical overview of the purpose, methodology, reporting standards, and publication process of scoping reviews.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and scope of scoping reviews and differentiate them from systematic reviews.
- Describe the key steps involved in conducting one
- Appreciate tools and reporting guidelines relevant to scoping reviews.
- Share tips for writing and publishing a scoping review manuscript.




