Research priorities for stillbirth in Australia: outcomes of a national priority setting partnership.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stillbirth research priorities for Australia were identified in 2015. A renewed priority setting exercise identified current research priorities to address the national burden of stillbirth.

Methods

Bereaved parents, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community-based support organisations participated in this priority setting partnership. Using a modified James Lind Alliance approach, proposed research questions were collated, refined and reviewed against existing evidence, with participants ranking their top ten research questions. Twenty-six key stakeholders at an in-person forum then determined the top research priorities.

Results

Consultations were attended by 243 participants, representing over 30 community and professional organi

SUBMITTER: Tindal K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849368 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature