Scoping data charting

Extract consistent source characteristics

Charting may be iterative. The closing step versions definitions rather than implying that changes are prohibited. Revisit earlier sources after material coding changes.

Flow diagram

Scoping data chartingF1.S1Define charting frameworkF1.S2Pilot the charting formF1.S3Chart source characteristicsF1.S4Verify and resolve uncertaintiesF1.S5Version charting definitionsF1.N1Charting frameworkFieldDefinitionSource locationCodingVerificationPopulationConceptContextStudy methodsFindingsF1.N2Assumptions and rationaleF1.N3Method and protocol evidenceF1.S0 Start flowScoping data chartingF1.S999 End flowEnd flow

Steps

Define charting framework

Map fields to population, concept, context and review questions.

Pilot the charting form

Test feasibility with different source types and document revisions.

Chart source characteristics

Record design, setting, participants, concepts and relevant findings with provenance.

Verify and resolve uncertainties

Define verification, author contact and handling of unreported information.

Version charting definitions

Version the charting framework, record iterative changes and revisit earlier sources where needed before transferring fields to evidence mapping.

Scoping data charting

End flow

Tables and supporting information

Charting framework

Charting frameworkFieldDefinitionSource locationCodingVerificationPopulationConceptContextStudy methodsFindings

Leave source values blank until extracted.

Assumptions and rationale

Iterative charting changes require an audit trail and reassessment of already charted sources.

Method and protocol evidence

Attach the protocol, methodological sources and versioned software specification supporting these decisions. Record citations and provenance; do not enter participant identifiers.

Sources