Outcome reporting in neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonatal withdrawal secondary to in utero opioid exposure is a growing global concern stressing the psychosocial well-being of affected families and scarce hospital resources. In the ongoing search for the most effective treatment, randomized controlled trials are indispensable. Consistent outcome selection and measurement across randomized controlled trials enables synthesis of results, fostering the translation of research into practice. Currently, there is no core outcome set to standardize outcome selection, definition and reporting. This study identifies the outcomes currently reported in the literature for neonates experiencing withdrawal following opioid exposure during pregnancy.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Cen

SUBMITTER: Shan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7069160 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature