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How should we report on perinatal outcome?

Jolande A Land1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands. jlan@sgyn.azm.nl

Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Standardizing reporting of neonatal outcomes after assisted reproductive technology (ART) is crucial. Using customized SD scores (z-scores) for birthweight ensures better study comparisons.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal outcomes research
  • Reproductive medicine
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Current reporting of neonatal outcomes after assisted reproductive technology (ART) lacks uniformity, hindering cross-study comparisons.
  • Birthweight is a key neonatal outcome, but its reporting varies significantly.
  • Standardized metrics are needed to accurately assess neonatal health post-ART.

Discussion:

  • Standardized reporting of neonatal outcomes, particularly birthweight, is essential for comparing studies on assisted reproductive technology (ART).
  • The use of standard deviation scores (z-scores) customized for gestational age, child's gender, and plurality (singleton or multiple) is recommended for birthweight reporting.
  • This standardization will improve the comparability and reliability of research findings in reproductive medicine.

Key Insights:

  • Advocates for uniform reporting standards in neonatal outcomes following ART.
  • Recommends using customized SD scores (z-scores) for birthweight, accounting for key physiological variables.
  • Highlights the need for consistent data to enable meaningful comparisons between ART studies.

Outlook:

  • Proposes the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) to develop customized European birthweight tables.
  • Suggests ESHRE provide software for calculating z-scores to facilitate cohort analysis.
  • Aims to enhance the quality and comparability of neonatal outcome data in ART research across Europe.

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