Outcome Reporting in Clinical Trials on Kangaroo Mother Care in Newborns: A Systematic Review for the Development of Core Outcome Set.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kangaroo mother care (KMC) reduces mortality and morbidity in newborns, particularly benefiting preterm infants. However, substantial heterogeneity in the selection, measurement, and reporting of outcomes across KMC trials hinders evidence synthesis and clinical application, underscoring the urgent need for standardized core outcomes.

Objective

To identify outcomes used to evaluate KMC as the foundational step toward developing a core outcome set.

Methods

We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement for reporting. A comprehensive search of MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL, CNKI, SinoMed, WanFang Data, and clinical trial registries was conducted for studies published or registered from January

SUBMITTER: Li YX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12530923 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature