init_matrix: Initialize a Literature Review Matrix

In matriz: Literature Matrix Synthesis Tools for Epidemiology and Health Science Research

Initialize a Literature Review Matrix

Description

Creates a standardized data frame for systematic literature review with predefined columns, allowing the addition of custom columns if needed.

Usage

init_matrix(...)

Arguments

...	Optional. Additional column names (as character strings) to be appended to the matrix.

Details

The matrix includes the following predefined columns: - 'year': Numeric. Year of publication. - 'citation': Character. Citation or reference details. - 'keywords': Character. Keywords or tags for the study. - 'profession': Character. Profession of the study participants or target audience. - 'electronic': Logical. Indicates whether the study is available electronically. - 'purpose': Character. Purpose or objective of the study. - 'study_design': Character. Study design or methodology. - 'outcome_var': Character. Outcome variables measured in the study. - 'predictor_var': Character. Predictor variables considered in the study. - 'sample': Numeric. Sample size. - 'dropout_rate': Numeric. Dropout or attrition rate. - 'setting': Character. Study setting (e.g., clinical, educational). - 'inclusion_criteria': Character. Inclusion criteria for participants. - 'ethnicity': Character. Ethnic background of participants. - 'age': Numeric. Age of participants. - 'sex': Factor. Sex of participants. - 'income': Factor. Income level of participants. - 'education': Character. Educational background of participants. - 'measures': Character. Measures or instruments used for data collection. - 'analysis': Character. Analytical methods used. - 'results': Character. Summary of results or findings. - 'limitations': Character. Limitations of the study. - 'implications': Character. Implications or recommendations from the study. - 'ethical_concerns': Character. Ethical concerns addressed in the study. - 'biases': Character. Potential biases in the study. - 'notes': Character. Additional notes or observations.

Custom columns can also be added by passing their names via the '...' argument.

Value

A data frame with predefined columns for literature review analysis.

Examples

# Create a basic literature review matrix
lit_matrix <- init_matrix()

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