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Research priorities for European paediatric emergency medicine

Silvia Bressan1, Luigi Titomanlio2,3, Borja Gomez4

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|April 27, 2019
PubMed

Insights

European paediatric emergency medicine researchers identified key priorities for future studies. Top areas include fever, sepsis, respiratory infections, biomarkers, risk stratification, and practice variation to improve care.

Area of Science:

  • Paediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Research Prioritization

Background:

  • The Research in European Paediatric Emergency Medicine (REPEM) network comprises 69 physicians from 20 European countries.
  • Established in 2006, the network aims to enhance paediatric emergency care across Europe.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define research priorities for paediatric emergency medicine (PEM) in Europe.
  • To guide the development of future collaborative research projects within the REPEM network.

Main Methods:

  • A modified three-stage Delphi study was conducted online among REPEM network members.
  • The study involved initial topic generation, rating of research topics on a 6-point scale, and prioritization using the Hanlon Process of Prioritisation (HPP) to assess feasibility.

Main Results:

  • Fifty-two respondents participated, with response rates ranging from 41% to 57%.
  • Key research themes identified include fever, sepsis, respiratory infections, biomarkers, risk stratification, and practice variation.
  • The HPP confirmed high priority for conditions like fever and sepsis, considering prevalence, severity, and research feasibility.

Conclusions:

  • The identified research priorities address critical areas in European paediatric emergency medicine.
  • These priorities will guide collaborative research efforts to improve the quality of care provided in European paediatric emergency departments.
  • Addressing practice variation is crucial given the diverse healthcare systems and patient populations across Europe.
Abstract

Keywords:
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