Development of a Core Outcome Set for research on critically ill obstetric patients: A study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current data on critical illness during pregnancy are insufficient for evidence-based decision making. Core outcome sets are promoted to improve reporting of outcomes important to decision makers. We aim to develop a Core Outcome Set for research on critically ill obstetric patients (COSCO study).

Methods

We will perform a systematic review of studies on critical illness in pregnancy and focus groups or interviews with women who were critically ill while being pregnant. These data will inform an international Delphi survey where stakeholders will rank proposed outcomes. Selected outcomes will be brought forward to a consensus meeting where core outcomes will be defined. We will then complete a second consensus process to define measures for each core outcome.

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SUBMITTER: Viau-Lapointe J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6134347 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature