Framework synthesis is one systematic review method employed to address health care practice and policy. Adapted from framework analysis methods, it has been used increasingly, using both qualitative and mixed-method systematic review methods (Brunton et al, 2020)
Best fit framework synthesis is different from other approaches to qualitative evidence synthesis in part because it employs a systematic method for identifying published frameworks, models or theories in order to create the framework for the synthesis" (Carol et al, 2013)
Brunton, G., Oliver, S., & Thomas, J. (2020). Innovations in framework synthesis as a systematic review method. Research Synthesis Methods, 11(3), 316-330. Full Text
Carroll, C., Booth, A., Leaviss, J., & Rick, J. (2013). “Best fit” framework synthesis: refining the method. BMC medical research methodology, 13(1), 1-16. Full Text
Weber, P., Birkholz, L., Kohler, S., Helsper, N., Dippon, L., Ruetten, A., ... & Semrau, J. (2022). Development of a Framework for Scaling Up Community-Based Health Promotion: A Best Fit Framework Synthesis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(8), 4773. Full Text
References
Brunton, G., Oliver, S., & Thomas, J. (2020). Innovations in framework synthesis as a systematic review method. Research Synthesis Methods, 11(3), 316-330. Full Text
Carroll, C., Booth, A., Leaviss, J., & Rick, J. (2013). “Best fit” framework synthesis: refining the method. BMC medical research methodology, 13(1), 1-16. Full Text