Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for stillbirth care research (iCHOOSE Study).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stillbirth is associated with significant physical, psychosocial and economic consequences for parents, families, wider society and the healthcare system. There is emerging momentum to design and evaluate interventions for care after stillbirth and in subsequent pregnancies. However, there is insufficient evidence to inform clinical practice compounded by inconsistent outcome reporting in research studies. To address this paucity of evidence, we plan to develop a core outcome set for stillbirth care research, through an international consensus process with key stakeholders including parents, healthcare professionals and researchers.

Methods and analysis

The development of this core outcome set will be divided into five distinct phases: (1) Identifying potential

SUBMITTER: Bakhbakhi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8830254 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature