Characteristics of a global classification system for perinatal deaths: a Delphi consensus study.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
; 16: 223, 2016 08 15.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Despite the global burden of perinatal deaths, there is currently no single, globally-acceptable classification system for perinatal deaths. Instead, multiple, disparate systems are in use world-wide. This inconsistency hinders accurate estimates of causes of death and impedes effective prevention strategies. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is developing a globally-acceptable classification approach for perinatal deaths. To inform this work, we sought to establish a consensus on the important characteristics of such a system.METHODS:
A group of international experts in the classification of perinatal deaths were identified and invited to join an expert panel to develop a list of important characteristics of a quality global classification system for perinatal death. A Delphi consensus methodology was used to reach agreement. Three rounds of consultation were undertaken using a purpose built on-line survey. Round one sought suggested characteristics for subsequent scoring and selection in rounds two and three.RESULTS:
The panel of experts agreed on a total of 17 important characteristics for a globally-acceptable perinatal death classification system. Of these, 10 relate to the structural design of the system and 7 relate to the functional aspects and use of the system.CONCLUSION:
This study serves as formative work towards the development of a globally-acceptable approach for the classification of the causes of perinatal deaths. The list of functional and structural characteristics identified should be taken into consideration when designing and developing such a system.Palavras-chave
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Saúde Global
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Causas de Morte
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Classificação
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Morte Perinatal
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
Assunto da revista:
OBSTETRICIA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália