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A protocol for a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for the antenatal management of dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy [version 1; peer review: 1 approved]

Our protocol for a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for the antenatal management of dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies, within high-income countries.

Authors
Caroline O'Connor, Sara Leitao, Keelin O'Donoghue
Year
2021
Journal Name
HRB Open Research
Category
Journal Article
Keywords
Clinical guideline(s), Multiple pregnancy
Project
MILESTONE
Full Citation
O'Connor C, Leitao S, O'Donoghue K. A protocol for a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for the antenatal management of dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy [version 1; peer review: 1 approved]. HRB Open Research. 2021;4:115. https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13418.1.
Link to Publication
https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13418.1

Abstract

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are statements that include recommendations intended to optimise patient care. They are informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and harms of alternative care options. CPGs are typically created by scientific institutes, organisations and professional societies. High-quality CPGs are fundamental to improve patient outcomes, standardise clinical practice and improve the quality of care. Twin pregnancies are high-risk pregnancies. We aim to conduct a systematic review of the CPGs in this field, as a first step for establishing the required high level of care. We will identify, appraise and examine published CPGs for the antenatal management of dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancies, within high-income countries. We will appraise the quality of the identified CPGs using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation version 2 (AGREE II) the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation – Recommendations excellence (AGREE-REX) instruments and examine the recommendations from the identified CPGs. This paper outlines the protocol for our systematic review.

Pregnancy Loss Research Group

Pregnancy Loss Research Group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University College Cork, Fifth Floor, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Wilton, Cork, T12 YE02, Ireland,

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