Outpatient vs inpatient management of preterm prelabor rupture of membranes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To compare neonatal, obstetrical, and maternal outcomes associated with outpatient vs inpatient management of pregnancies with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Material and methods

A search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database and Central Register from January 1, 1990 to July 31, 2023 identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies comparing outpatient with inpatient management for pregnant persons diagnosed with PPROM before 37 weeks' gestation. No language restriction was applied. We applied a random effects model for meta-analysis. Trustworthiness was assessed using recently published guidance and Risk of bias using the RoB 2.0 tool for RCTs and ROBINS-I tool for cohort studies. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment,

SUBMITTER: Williamson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11502410 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature