Table 3

Data extraction framework

BibliometricsCharacteristics
Authors
Country published/study completed
Year of publication
Type of paperFor example,
Primary research
Review
Commentary/discussion
Theoretical/conceptual
Policy document
Published report
Unpublished report
Other
Study designFor example,
Systematic review
RCT
Controlled trial
Cohort
One group before/after study
Survey
Qualitative study
Case study
Cost-effectiveness study,
Literature review
NA
Other
How is pain defined?For example,
Acute
Subacute
Chronic
Extractable data?
Which professional health courses have been investigated?For example,
Physiotherapy
Nursing
Occupational therapy
Medicine
Other
How is pain knowledge measured?
What ‘interventions’ have been used to try measure pain knowledge?
Key organisational website and type of documentFor example,
Professional regulatory
Special interest
  • NA, not available; RCT, randomised controlled trial.