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Monson MA, Chmait RH, Einerson B. Fetoscopic Laser Ablation of Type II Vasa Previa: A Cost Benefit Analysis. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:e2454-e2462. [PMID: 37494587 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to compare costs of two strategies for third-trimester type II vasa previa management: (1) fetoscopic laser ablation surgery (FLS) referral and (2) standard management (SM). STUDY DESIGN A decision analytic model and cost-benefit analysis from a health care perspective were performed. The population included patients with type II vasa previa at approximately 32 weeks. SM entailed 32-week antepartum admission and cesarean at approximately 35 weeks. FLS referral included consultation and possible laser surgery at 32 weeks for willing/eligible candidates. Successful laser surgery allowed the possibility of term vaginal delivery. Outcomes included antepartum admission, preterm birth, cesarean, neonatal transfusion, and death. Sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS In base case analysis, FLS referral was cost saving compared with SM (total cost per patient $65,717.10 vs. 71,628.16). FLS referrals yielded fewer antepartum admissions, cesareans, premature births, neonatal transfusions, and deaths. Eligible referred patients choosing FLS incurred a total cost of $41,702.46, a >40% decrease compared with SM. FLS referral was cost saving in all one-way sensitivity analyses except when antepartum admission costs were low. In threshold analyses, FLS referral was cost saving unless laser surgery cost was >$39,892 (2.75x expected cost), antepartum admission cost for monitoring of vasa previa or ruptured membranes was <$7,455, <11% patients were eligible for laser surgery, and when <12% of eligible patients chose laser surgery. In two-way sensitivity analysis, FLS referral was cost saving except at very high laser surgery costs and extremely low antepartum admission costs. CONCLUSION Referral for FLS for type II vasa previa was cost saving and improved outcomes compared with SM, despite upfront costs, fetoscopy-related risks, and many patients being ineligible or not opting for surgery after referral. KEY POINTS · Vasa previa rupture may lead to fetal exsanguination and death.. · Late preterm cesarean is common practice for prenatally diagnosed vasa previa.. · Successful fetoscopic laser ablation for type II vasa previa has been described.. · Laser ablation of vasa previa allows for a safe-term vaginal delivery.. · Referral for laser surgery is cost saving and is associated with improved outcomes..
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- Martha A Monson
- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Intermountain Health, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Intermountain Health, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Heyborne K. Perinatal Mortality Despite Prenatal Diagnosis of Vasa Previa: A Systematic Review. Obstet Gynecol 2023; 142:519-528. [PMID: 37535966 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the causes and potential preventability of perinatal deaths in prenatally identified cases of vasa previa. DATA SOURCES Reports of prenatally identified cases of vasa previa published in the English language literature since 2000 were identified in Medline and ClinicalTrials.gov with the search terms "vasa previa," "abnormal cord insertion," "velamentous cord," "marginal cord," "bilobed placenta," and "succenturiate lobe." METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION All cases from the above search with an antenatally diagnosed vasa previa present at delivery in singleton or twin gestations with perinatal mortality information were included. TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS Cases meeting inclusion criteria were manually abstracted, and multiple antenatal, intrapartum, and outcome variables were recorded. Deaths and cases requiring neonatal transfusion were analyzed in relation to plurality, routine hospitalization, and cervical length monitoring. A total of 1,109 prenatally diagnosed cases (1,000 singletons, 109 twins) were identified with a perinatal mortality rate attributable to vasa previa of 1.1% (95% CI 0.6-1.9%). All perinatal deaths occurred with unscheduled deliveries. The perinatal mortality rate in twin pregnancies was markedly higher than that in singleton pregnancies (9.2% vs 0.2%, P <.001), accounting for 80% of overall mortality despite encompassing only 9.8% of births. Compared with individuals with singleton pregnancies, those with twin pregnancies are more likely to undergo unscheduled delivery (56.4% vs 35.1%, P =.01) despite delivering 2 weeks earlier (33.2 weeks vs 35.1 weeks, P =.006). An institutional policy of routine hospitalization is associated with a reduced need for neonatal transfusion (0.9% vs 6.0%, P <.001) and a reduction in the perinatal mortality rate in twin pregnancies (0% vs 25%, P =.002) but not in singleton pregnancies (0% vs 0.5%, P =.31). CONCLUSION Routine hospitalization and earlier delivery of twins may result in a reduction in the perinatal mortality rate. A smaller benefit from routine admission of individuals with singleton pregnancies cannot be excluded. There is currently insufficient evidence to recommend the routine use of cervical length measurements to guide clinical management.
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- Kent Heyborne
- Denver Health Medical Center and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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O'Rinn SE, Barrett JFR, Parsons JA, Kingdom JC, D'Souza R. Engaging pregnant individuals and healthcare professionals in an international mixed methods study to develop a core outcome set for studies on placenta accreta spectrum disorder (COPAS): a study protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e060699. [PMID: 37185194 PMCID: PMC10151908 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorder is a life-threatening condition that may result in serious maternal complications, including mortality. The placenta which is pathologically adherent to the uterine wall, places individuals at high risk of major haemorrhage during the third stage of labour. Current research reports on PAS disorder outcomes have highly variable levels of information, which is therefore difficult for investigators to aggregate to inform practice. There is an urgent need to harmonise data collection in prospective studies to identify and implement best practices for management. One approach to standardise outcomes across any health area via the use of core outcome sets (COSs), which are consensus-derived standardised sets of outcomes that all studies for a particular condition should measure and report. This protocol outlines the steps for developing a COS for PAS disorder (COPAS). METHODS AND ANALYSIS This protocol outlines steps for the creation of COPAS. The first step, a systematic review, will identify all reported outcomes in the scientific literature. The second step will use qualitative one-on-one interviews to identify additional outcomes identified as important by patients and healthcare professionals that are not reported in the published literature. Outcomes from the first two steps will be combined to form an outcome inventory. This outcome inventory will inform the third step which is a Delphi survey that encourages agreement between patients and healthcare professionals on which outcomes are most important for inclusion in the COS. The fourth step, a consensus group meeting of representative participants, will finalise outcomes for inclusion in the PAS disorder COS. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study has obtained Research Ethics Board approval from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (#2338, #1488). We will aim to publish the study findings in an international peer-reviewed OBGYN journal. REGISTRATION DETAILS COMET Core Outcome Set Registration: https://www.comet-initiative.org/Studies/Details/1127. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020173426.
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- Susan E O'Rinn
- Outcomes & Evaluation, Institute of Health, Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- DAN Women & Babies Program, Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Applied Health Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Zhang Y, Chen Y, Niu M, Li Y, Zhang J, Zhang L, Wu F, Chen Q, Yu H, Tian J. Establishing a core outcome set for neurogenic bladder trials: study protocol for a scoping review and Delphi surveys. Trials 2022; 23:485. [PMID: 35698096 PMCID: PMC9195205 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06419-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Neurogenic bladder (NGB) is a chronic and disabling condition with a high prevalence rate, which can cause economic burden on patients and their families and reduce the quality of life of patients. Researchers have carried out a large number of clinical trials on the effectiveness and safety of different interventions for the treatment of NGB. The published clinical trials of NGB generally suffered from inconsistent and irregular reporting of outcome indicators. To facilitate future research studies of NGB, a core outcome set (COS) is required, which helps translate the results into high-quality evidence. Methods and analysis This mixed-method project has four phases instrument: in phase 1, a scoping review of the literature to identify outcomes that have been reported in clinical trials and systematic reviews of clinical trials of interventions for NGB; in phase 2, a qualitative component using interviews to obtain the views of NGB patients, families, and their caregivers; in phase 3, Delphi survey among stakeholders to prioritize the core outcomes; and in phase 4, a face-to-face consensus meeting to discuss and agree on the final NBG COS. Conclusions We will develop a COS that should be reported in future clinical trials of NGB. Trial registration Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials (COMET) Initiative database registration: http://www.comet-initiative.org/studies/details/1985. Registered on 02 January 2022. INPLASY INPLASY202210007
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- Yan Zhang
- Department of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Gansu Province Hospital Rehabilitation Center, 53 Dingxi Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No.199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou City, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No.199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou City, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No.199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou City, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No.199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou City, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No.199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou City, 730000, Gansu Province, China.,The Third Ward of Cardiovascular Clinical Medical Center, Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No.199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou City, 730000, Gansu Province, China.,School of Nursing, Shangluo Vocational and Technical College, City, Shangluo, 726000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Sixth People's Hospital of Chengdu City, Chengdu, 610000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Gansu Province Hospital Rehabilitation Center, 53 Dingxi Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, No.199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou City, 730000, Gansu Province, China. .,School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China. .,Key Laboratory of Evidence-Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
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Comparing apples and oranges? Variation in choice and reporting of short-term perinatal outcomes of term labor: a systematic review of Cochrane reviews. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2022; 276:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Brown V, Moodie M, Sultana M, Hunter KE, Byrne R, Zarnowiecki D, Seidler AL, Golley R, Taylor RW, Hesketh KD, Matvienko-Sikar K. A scoping review of outcomes commonly reported in obesity prevention interventions aiming to improve obesity-related health behaviors in children to age 5 years. Obes Rev 2022; 23:e13427. [PMID: 35122457 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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This scoping review was undertaken as the first stage of development of the Core Outcome Sets for Early Prevention of Obesity in CHildhood (COS-EPOCH). The aim of this review is to identify the outcomes collected and reported in randomized controlled trials of early childhood obesity prevention interventions. A systematic scoping review was undertaken following published guidelines. Trial registries and Medline were searched, and records retrieved were screened by two reviewers. Included trials aimed to prevent childhood obesity in the first 5 years of life and were randomized. Data were extracted using a standardized form. Outcomes were assigned to outcome domains, and similar definitions within each domain were merged, based on key literature and expert consensus. Outcome and domain frequencies were estimated and presented in outcome matrices. Eighteen outcome domains were identified from 161 included studies: "anthropometry," "dietary intake," "physical activity," "sedentary behaviour," "emotional functioning/wellbeing," "feeding," "cognitive/executive functioning," "sleep," "other," "study-related," "parenting practices," "motor skill development," "environmental," "blood and lymphatic system," "perceptions and preferences," "quality of life," and "economic," "oral health." The most frequently reported outcome domain was anthropometry (92% of studies), followed by dietary intake (77%) and physical activity (60%). 221 unique outcomes were identified, indicating a high degree of heterogeneity. Body mass index was the only outcome reported in >50% of studies. The considerable heterogeneity in outcomes supports the need for the development of COS-EPOCH.
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- Vicki Brown
- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE), School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.,Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE), School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.,Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE), School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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Lee SI, Eastwood KA, Moss N, Azcoaga-Lorenzo A, Subramanian A, Anand A, Taylor B, Nelson-Piercy C, Yau C, McCowan C, O'Reilly D, Hope H, Kennedy JI, Abel KM, Locock L, Brocklehurst P, Plachcinski R, Brophy S, Agrawal U, Thangaratinam S, Nirantharakumar K, Black M. Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for studies of pregnant women with pre-existing multimorbidity. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e044919. [PMID: 34716152 PMCID: PMC8559099 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Increasingly more pregnant women are living with pre-existing multimorbidity (≥two long-term physical or mental health conditions). This may adversely affect maternal and offspring outcomes. This study aims to develop a core outcome set (COS) for maternal and offspring outcomes in pregnant women with pre-existing multimorbidity. It is intended for use in observational and interventional studies in all pregnancy settings. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We propose a four stage study design: (1) systematic literature search, (2) focus groups, (3) Delphi surveys and (4) consensus group meeting. The study will be conducted from June 2021 to August 2022. First, an initial list of outcomes will be identified through a systematic literature search of reported outcomes in studies of pregnant women with multimorbidity. We will search the Cochrane library, Medline, EMBASE and CINAHL. This will be supplemented with relevant outcomes from published COS for pregnancies and childbirth in general, and multimorbidity. Second, focus groups will be conducted among (1) women with lived experience of managing pre-existing multimorbidity in pregnancy (and/or their partners) and (2) their healthcare/social care professionals to identify outcomes important to them. Third, these initial lists of outcomes will be prioritised through a three-round online Delphi survey using predefined score criteria for consensus. Participants will be invited to suggest additional outcomes that were not included in the initial list. Finally, a consensus meeting using the nominal group technique will be held to agree on the final COS. The stakeholders will include (1) women (and/or their partners) with lived experience of managing multimorbidity in pregnancy, (2) healthcare/social care professionals involved in their care and (3) researchers in this field. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study has been approved by the University of Birmingham's ethical review committee. The final COS will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication and conferences and to all stakeholders.
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- Siang Ing Lee
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
- St Michael's Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Patient and Public Representative, London, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Centre for Women's Mental Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Centre for Women's Mental Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Health Service Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Data Science, Medical School, University of Swansea, Swansea, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Women's Health, Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Österberg M, Hellberg C, Jonsson AK, Fundell S, Trönnberg F, Skalkidou A, Jonsson M. Core Outcome Sets (COS) related to pregnancy and childbirth: a systematic review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:691. [PMID: 34627170 PMCID: PMC8501579 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04164-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Systematic reviews often conclude low confidence in the results due to heterogeneity in the reported outcomes. A Core Outcome Set (COS) is an agreed standardised collection of outcomes for a specific area of health. The outcomes included in a COS are to be measured and summarized in clinical trials as well as systematic reviews to counteract this heterogeneity. AIM The aim is to identify, compile and assess final and ongoing studies that are prioritizing outcomes in the area of pregnancy and childbirth. METHODS All studies which prioritized outcomes related to pregnancy and childbirth using consensus method, including Delphi surveys or consensus meetings were included. Searches were conducted in Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Academic Search Elite, CINAHL, SocINDEX and COMET databases up to June 2021. For all studies fulfilling the inclusion criteria, information regarding outcomes as well as population, method, and setting was extracted. In addition, reporting in the finalized studies was assessed using a modified version of the Core Outcome Set-STAndards for Reporting. RESULTS In total, 27 finalized studies and 42 ongoing studies were assessed as relevant and were included. In the finalized studies, the number of outcomes included in the COS ranged from 6 to 51 with a median of 13 outcomes. The majority of the identified COS, both finalized as well as ongoing, were relating to physical complications during pregnancy. CONCLUSION There is a growing number of Core Outcome Set studies related to pregnancy and childbirth. Although several of the finalized studies follow the proposed reporting, there are still some items that are not always clearly reported. Additionally, several of the identified COS contained a large number (n > 20) outcomes, something that possibly could hinder implementation. Therefore, there is a need to consider the number of outcomes which may be included in a COS to render it optimal for future research.
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- Marie Österberg
- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU), Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU), Stockholm, Sweden
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- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU), Stockholm, Sweden
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- Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU), Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Brown V, Moodie M, Tran HNQ, Sultana M, Hunter KE, Byrne R, Zarnowiecki D, Seidler AL, Golley R, Taylor R, Hesketh KD, Matvienko-Sikar K. Protocol for the development of Core Outcome Sets for Early intervention trials to Prevent Obesity in CHildren (COS-EPOCH). BMJ Open 2021; 11:e048104. [PMID: 34301658 PMCID: PMC8728369 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Childhood overweight and obesity is prevalent in the first 5 years of life, and can result in significant health and economic consequences over the lifetime. The outcomes currently measured and reported in randomised controlled trials of early childhood obesity prevention interventions to reduce this burden of obesity are heterogeneous, and measured in a variety of ways. This variability limits the comparability of findings between studies, and contributes to research waste. This protocol presents the methodology for the development of two core outcome sets (COS) for obesity prevention interventions in children aged from 1 to 5 years from a singular development process: (1) a COS for interventions targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviour and (2) a COS for interventions targeting child feeding and dietary intake. Core outcomes related to physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children aged ≤1 year will also be identified to complement an existing COS for early feeding interventions, and provide a broader set of core outcomes in this age range. This will result in a suite of COS useful for measuring and reporting outcomes in early childhood obesity prevention studies, including multicomponent interventions. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Development of the COS will follow international best practice guidelines. A scoping review of trial registries will identify commonly reported outcomes and associated measurement instruments. Key stakeholders involved in obesity prevention, including policy-makers/funders, parents, researchers, health practitioners and community and organisational stakeholders will participate in an e-Delphi study and consensus meeting regarding inclusion of outcomes in the COS. Finally, recommended outcome measure instruments will be identified through literature review and group consensus. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Deakin University Human Research Ethics Committee (HEAG-H 231_2020). The COS will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and engagement with key stakeholders.
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- Vicki Brown
- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE), School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE), School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE), School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, Institute for Health Transformation, Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE), School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Hall C, D'Souza RD. Patients and Health Care Providers Identify Important Outcomes for Research on Pregnancy and Heart Disease. CJC Open 2020; 2:454-461. [PMID: 33305204 PMCID: PMC7710929 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjco.2020.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background A core outcome set for studies on cardiac disease in pregnancy is being developed. Incorporating perspectives of patients and health care providers (HCPs) is an essential step in developing this core outcome set, and eliciting these outcomes is the objective of this study. Methods We interviewed pregnant women with heart disease, family members, and HCPs, until data saturation was attained. Participants were asked to share experiences and perspectives, and comment on outcomes they deemed important. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and interpretive analysis was used to translate experiences into measurable outcomes. These were classified under 5 core outcome areas, based on a taxonomy of outcomes for medical research. A comparison of the distribution of outcomes within outcome areas, between patients and HCPs, and between interviews and published literature is presented. Results We obtained 17 outcomes from 13 patients and 3 family members, mostly related to general wellness of the baby, congenital anomalies, mental health, and health care delivery; and 45 outcomes from 10 HCPs, which were mostly clinical. Outcomes in published literature when compared with participant interviews put greater emphasis on clinical outcomes (94% vs 76.5%, P = 0.03) and limited emphasis on life impact (0% vs 17.6%, P < 0.001). Conclusions Although clinical outcomes are the main focus of published research in heart disease and pregnancy, patients and HCPs emphasize the importance of outcomes related to general maternal and fetal well-being and life impact, which are seldom reported. Including these outcomes in future studies is essential to facilitating patient-centred care for pregnant women with cardiac disease.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chelsea Hall
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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