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Cochrane reviews in neonatology: past, present and future

Peter G Davis1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women's Hospital, 132 Grattan St, Carlton, Melbourne, Vic. 3053, Australia. pgd@unimelb.edu.au

Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
|December 15, 2005
PubMed

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The Neonatal Review Group synthesizes evidence to improve newborn infant outcomes. Future work includes expanding review types and supporting developing countries to reduce neonatal mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal medicine
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Global health

Background:

  • The Neonatal Review Group of the Cochrane Collaboration focuses on improving newborn infant outcomes.
  • Significant progress has been made with limited resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline future challenges and strategic directions for the Neonatal Review Group.
  • To enhance the application of evidence in neonatal care globally.

Main Methods:

  • Maintaining and extending current reviews of therapeutic interventions.
  • Developing bridging reviews for easier clinical application of evidence.
  • Expanding the Cochrane Library scope to include diagnostic tests.
  • Utilizing prospective meta-analysis for unresolved research questions.

Main Results:

  • The group has achieved substantial results with limited resources.
  • Future efforts will focus on broadening the scope of reviews and methodologies.

Conclusions:

  • The Neonatal Review Group must support reviewers in developing countries.
  • This support aims to reduce the global burden of neonatal mortality and morbidity.
  • Continued focus on high-quality evidence synthesis is crucial for advancing neonatal care.

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