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- The study aimed to create a core outcome set (COS) for evaluating prepregnancy care in women with pregestational diabetes mellitus.
- A systematic literature review and a Delphi study were conducted to prioritize outcomes, resulting in 17 key outcomes agreed upon at a consensus meeting.
- The final COS includes outcomes categorized into three areas: pregnancy preparation, neonatal outcomes, and maternal outcomes, enhancing transparency and comparability in future research.
Article Abstract
Aims/hypothesis: The aim of this study was to develop a core outcome set (COS) for trials and other studies evaluating the effectiveness of prepregnancy care for women with pregestational (pre-existing) diabetes mellitus.
Methods: A systematic literature review was completed to identify all outcomes reported in prior studies in this area. Key stakeholders then prioritised these outcomes using a Delphi study. The list of outcomes included in the final COS were finalised at a face-to-face consensus meeting.
Results: In total, 17 outcomes were selected and agreed on for inclusion in the final COS. These outcomes were grouped under three domains: measures of pregnancy preparation (n = 9), neonatal outcomes (n = 6) and maternal outcomes (n = 2).
Conclusions/interpretation: This study identified a COS essential for studies evaluating prepregnancy care for women with pregestational diabetes. It is advocated that all trials and other non-randomised studies and audits in this area use this COS with the aim of improving transparency and the ability to compare and combine future studies with greater ease.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5487596 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00125-017-4277-4 | DOI Listing |
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