Scoping reviews have been identified as appropriate methodologies to contribute to our knowledge. The objective of this review is to summarize how scoping reviews can be used to identify research priorities. Based on our experience as evidence synthesis methodologists and researchers, the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review methodology group, have identified the potential roles of scoping reviews in identification of research priorities. Scoping reviews typically ask broad questions that allow researchers to obtain an overview or map of the existing evidence. Scoping reviews also incorporate multiple levels of evidence that enriches the strength of the knowledge that is gained. This value is revealed by the use of scoping reviews to contribute to and perform the following functions: 1) map a research area and identify gaps that need to be addressed; 2) prioritize research topics by identifying key issues to investigate; 3) identify the type of study designs that have been used to investigate a particular topic, and/or the range of outcomes measured following a specific intervention; 4) identify the essential contextual factors that are relevant to the study of a particular research topic; 5) identify equity issues in the research field; 6) assist in engaging stakeholders and/or experts in the field by facilitating the inclusion of these stakeholders within the research process; and 7) provide the relevant new knowledge to enhance and support applications for funding. To ensure this contribution to identifying research priorities is reliable, scoping reviews must be performed following the existing rigorous methodological processes and adhere to the currently available reporting guidelines. By doing so, scoping reviews have great potential to identify research priorities, to guide the expansion of research and the generation of new knowledge.

Reflexiva, a partir de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa, exploratório e descritivo, acerca das mudanças requeridas frente ao contexto de pandemia da COVID-19, que se alastrou pelo mundo, exigindo um movimento de formação permanente na prática docente como desafio no que tange ao uso das tecnológicas de informação e comunicação, para se efetivar o ensino remoto emergencial. Resultado: Na experiência em construção para a realização do ensino remoto na universidade, inúmeros são os desafios no que diz respeito à prática docente, visto que as aulas serão ministradas mediante a utilização de Ambientes Virtuais de Aprendizagem. Nesse sentido, a instituição tem desenvolvido ações tais como: levantar condições de equipamentos e acesso à internet de todos servidores e alunos; oferecer suporte tecnológico aos discentes, docentes e técnico-administrativos; normatizações gerais e específicas para embasar as decisões e ações gerenciais das direções, coordenações, chefias dos departamentos e docentes; oferecido subsídios voltados à capacitação pedagógica para a efetivação da prática de ensino remota. Conclusões: O Ensino Remoto Emergencial ganhou protagonismo nesse momento de crise, colocando todo corpo social da universidade frente aos desafios de construção de novas formas de ensino-aprendizagem, ressignificando as práticas pedagógicas. Portanto, toda a comunidade acadêmica está sendo severamente impactada e, continuamente, busca-se formas de lidar com a realidade, que afeta as pessoas não só no seu processo de aprender a aprender, mas nos aspectos físicos, emocionais e sociais, diante da crise mundial instalada.

Systematic reviews have long been seen as critical in the development of trustworthy guidelines. However, as newer synthesis methodologies such as scoping reviews become more common, there is a need to discuss the potential role of these methodologies within guideline development. This article aims to summarize and provide examples of the role of scoping reviews in guideline development. Drawing on the expertise of the JBI scoping review group and guideline developers, this discussion article summarizes five key roles of scoping reviews in guideline development. Guideline developers can consider using scoping reviews when they need to: 1) know what existing guidelines could be adopted, adapted or adoloped; 2) understand the breadth of evidence that exists on a particular issue and help with the development and prioritization of questions, or identify previous systematic reviews; 3) identify contextual factors and information relevant for a clinical practice recommendation; 4) identify potential strategies for implementation and monitoring and; 5) conduct evidence surveillance and living mapping approaches. Scoping reviews conducted and reported according to best-practice guidelines and standards can be used in conjunction with systematic reviews to support the work of guideline developers usefully.