Consensus core outcome rating for the Japanese neonatal pain guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Japanese Neonatal Pain Guidelines Committee, led by the Japan Academy of Neonatal Nursing, uses the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation Working Group method to evaluate the quality of evidence and the strength of treatment recommendations. Ratings on the importance of outcomes related to neonatal pain have not been reported. This study aimed to reach a consensus on the importance of outcomes through a guideline panel composed of doctors, nurses, a nurse practitioner, a physical therapist, and families to ensure consistency in systematic reviews of neonatal pain and future revisions to the guidelines.

Methods

A total of 26 professionals, including 21 medical personnel from clinical settings and academia and 5 parents from five

SUBMITTER: Arimitsu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10282745 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature