Table 1

Logic map for the proposed systematic review towards developing taxonomy

StepsAimInputsActivitiesKey circlesOutputsOutcomes
Comprehensive systematic search and screening for study selection

  • Summarise the existing literature.

  • Determine the research landscape.

  • Academic literature review.

  • Grey literature review.

  • Preliminary information search.

  • Brainstorming session to develop search terms and databases.

  • Refine search strategy.

  • Research team.

  • Librarian.

  • Citizen researcher from the community.

Summary of the existing literature

  • Obtain a clear sense of available research.

  • Increased knowledge on the topic.

Data abstraction and analysis towards taxonomy development

  • Identify the existing community engagement initiatives.

  • Inventory the different definitions or concepts used.

  • Inventory the mode of operations and logistical requirements.

  • List different methodological frameworks used.

Qualitative synthesis

  • Data abstraction.

  • Qualitative synthesis through coding, theme development and concept mapping.

  • Research team.

  • Librarian.

  • Citizen researcher from the community.

Taxonomy

  • Obtain a clear glossary of definitions used by researchers of community engagement.

  • Obtain a clear inventory of processes used by researchers for community engagement.

  • Obtain a clear glossary of frameworks or theories used by researchers for community engagement.