To adopt or adapt an existing neonatal core outcome set in Kenya: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Development and use of core outcome set(s) (COS) in research can reduce research wastage by ensuring that a minimum set of outcomes are always reported on. Neonatal morbidity and mortality are a big burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Research is continuously being undertaken to reduce this burden. Currently, there is no COS for neonatal research in LMICs but there exists one for neonatal research in high-income countries (HICs).

Objectives

To determine outcomes that are useful for neonatal care in Kenya to inform whether an existing COS should be adopted or adapted. To assess the feasibility of a routine data collection system to collect data of the agreed-on COS.

Methods

A review of existing literature on neonatal research in LMICs followe

SUBMITTER: Karumbi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10722714 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature