PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR)

The PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) is an official extension of the PRISMA Statement, promoted by the EQUATOR Network. It is designed to enhance the transparency and completeness of scoping reviews. Its core is a 20-item checklist and a flow diagram. While not a management system standard like ISO 31000, it is a critical tool for the risk identification phase of risk assessment. For example, before implementing a framework compliant with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) or ISO/IEC 42001, an organization can use PRISMA-ScR to systematically review global literature on specific AI risks, regulations, and case studies. This ensures the risk inventory is comprehensive and evidence-based, providing a defensible foundation for AI governance strategies.

PRISMA-ScR transforms unstructured information gathering into a rigorous, auditable process. Key steps include: 1. **Protocol Definition:** Formulate a clear review question (e.g., 'What are the primary ethical risks of generative AI in finance?') and develop a protocol specifying search terms, databases, and eligibility criteria. 2. **Systematic Search and Screening:** Execute the search and use the PRISMA-ScR flow diagram to document the number of records at each stage, ensuring traceability. 3. **Data Synthesis:** Extract and chart key data from included studies to create a comprehensive knowledge map of the risk landscape. For instance, a multinational medical device firm used this method to analyze literature on algorithmic bias in diagnostic AI. The findings directly informed their internal AI ethics guidelines and supported their FDA submission, significantly improving their regulatory audit pass rate.

Taiwanese enterprises face three main challenges: 1. **Methodological Skill Gap:** In-house teams often lack expertise in systematic review methodologies. **Solution:** Collaborate with academic institutions or expert consultants for knowledge transfer and conduct internal training workshops. Start with a narrowly focused pilot project. 2. **Resource Constraints:** Scoping reviews are time-intensive and may require costly access to academic databases. **Solution:** Prioritize high-quality free databases (e.g., Google Scholar) and use AI-assisted screening tools (e.g., Rayyan) to improve efficiency. Secure budget by integrating the review process into formal risk assessment cycles. 3. **Actionability Gap:** Translating academic findings into actionable business controls can be difficult. **Solution:** Form a cross-functional team at the project's outset to ensure the review's outputs directly address business needs and result in concrete policy recommendations.

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