A core outcome set for maternal and neonatal health research and surveillance of emerging and ongoing epidemic threats (MNH-EPI-COS): a modified Delphi-based international consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disease outbreaks significantly affect maternal and neonatal health. Variability in reporting health outcomes hinder evidence generation. We aimed to develop a core outcome set (COS) for maternal and neonatal health research and surveillance during emerging and ongoing epidemic threats and to agree on outcomes' definitions.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of observational and experimental studies related to epidemics to identify outcomes, and a four-stage modified-Delphi consensus. 150 international stakeholders participated in online surveys, and 24 representatives in consensus meetings. The panels were diverse, with balanced representation of professional background, gender, and geography, including civil society representatives. Outcome were included i

SUBMITTER: Pingray V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786750 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature