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Development of a core outcome set for neonatal septic shock management: a study protocol.

Yuan Li, Jing Shi, Xia Li, Ying-Xin Li, Xuemei Guo, Meizhu Lu, Xingli Wan, Jun Tang, Biru Luo, Mei Rosemary Fu and 1 more

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11 authors.

Yuan LiDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5550-0307
Jing ShiDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xia LiDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ying-Xin LiDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xuemei GuoDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Meizhu LuDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xingli WanDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Jun TangDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Biru LuoNursing Department, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Mei Rosemary FuSchool of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.
Yanling HuDepartment of Neonatology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. 14023913@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNeonatal septic shock represents a critical and life-threatening condition that necessitates immediate and personalized interventions. Prior research endeavors have been undertaken to inform the optimization of neonatal septic shock management, yet substantial heterogeneity prevails in the selection, measurement, and reporting of outcomes across relevant studies. The heterogeneity in outcome selections and measures impedes the comparability of results and the synthesis of evidence, thus contributing to suboptimal utilization of research findings. This protocol presents the methodology for identifying and developing a Core Outcome Set for Neonatal Septic Shock Management (COS-NSS), intended for use in both research and routine clinical practice. A rigorous four-stage approach will be employed to develop the COS-NSS. In Stage 1, a scoping review will be conducted to compile a list of currently reported outcomes for neonatal septic shock management. Stage 2 will involve an expert stakeholder meeting using a semi-structured discussion approach to elucidate all identified outcomes and outcome domains, as well as to gather any additional outcomes. Moving to Stage 3, a two-round e-Delphi survey involving a wide variety of stakeholders will be undertaken to elicit diverse perspectives on the level of importance assigned to each proposed outcome. Finally, in Stage 4, the results of the Delphi study will be discussed in a consensus meeting to determine and agree on the final list of outcomes that will constitute the COS-NSS. DISCUSSION: The stagewise approach integrates research evidence with multi-stakeholder perspectives to establish standardized outcomes that would improve consistency across neonatal septic shock trials. The development and uptake of the COS-NSS will facilitate effective comparison of studies, allowing for study synthesis and generation of high-quality evidence, thus ultimately fostering enhanced medical care for neonates suffering from septic shock.

trial registrationCore Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials (COMET) Initiative database registration: 2766 . Registered on July 19th, 2023.

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ConsensusDelphi TechniqueResearch DesignShock, SepticEndpoint DeterminationHumansInfant, NewbornStakeholder ParticipationTreatment OutcomeConsensus meetingCore outcome setDelphiNeonateOutcomesProtocolScoping reviewSeptic shock

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PMID39473018
PMCPMC11520646

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