Which review is that? A guide to review types.

Best fit framework synthesis

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