Table 1 Literature search and selection process
Search words used independently and in combination | Participatory action research, action learning, management, health managers, capacity-building, management strengthening, action research | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Database | Hint records | Number selected after review of title | Number selected after review of abstract | Number selected after review of article |
PubMed | 3048 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Science direct | 20,576 | 27 | 15 | 2 |
Biomed Central | 1183 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
Reference chaining | 20 | 5 | 2 | |
Expert references | 10 | 4 | 1 | |
Total number | 24,807 | 97 | 35 | 8 |