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Research Priorities for Inpatient General Paediatrics in Australia and New Zealand: A Modified Delphi Study

Davina Buntsma1, Sarah McNab1,2,3, Jessica C Costa-Pinto4,5

  • 1Department of General Medicine, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|April 8, 2026
PubMed

Insights

This study identified top research priorities for Australian and New Zealand children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Research
  • Inpatient Care
  • Health Priorities

Background:

  • General paediatrics inpatient research requires clear priorities.
  • Establishing consensus is crucial for effective resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop consensus on research priorities for multi-centre, inpatient general paediatrics in Australia and New Zealand.
  • To guide future research collaborations and funding.

Main Methods:

  • A three-stage modified Delphi study was conducted by the Children's Inpatient Research Collaboration of Australia and New Zealand (CIRCAN).
  • Anonymous surveys and the Hanlon Process of Prioritisation were used to refine and rank research questions.
  • Participants included paediatricians, trainees, nursing, allied health staff, and academics.

Main Results:

  • 19 priority research questions were identified through the Delphi process.
  • Respiratory conditions, including asthma and bronchiolitis, were the highest-ranked research topics.
  • Sepsis/meningitis, cellulitis, eating disorders, rehabilitation, and complex care coordination were also identified.

Conclusions:

  • A consensus list of priority research questions for inpatient general paediatrics was established.
  • Respiratory conditions emerged as the most highly ranked research area.
  • These findings will inform and direct future multicentre research in Australian and New Zealand paediatrics.
Abstract

Keywords:
Australiaasthmabronchiolitisconsensusinpatientspaediatrics

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