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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1190-1196 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Diabetologia |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- Clinical diabetes
- Healthcare delivery
- Other techniques
- Pregnancy