Systematic review of outcome reporting in studies of SCD and pregnancy: marked heterogeneity hinders meaningful data synthesis

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Aim

To comprehensively document all outcomes and definitions reported in studies addressing SCD in pregnancy and the puerperium.

Contributors

Eran Ashwal, Nadine Shehata, Kevin H. M. Kuo, Michelle Jiyon Ryu, Richard Ward, and Ann Kinga Malinowski

Publication

Journal: Blood Advances
Volume: 7
Issue: 10
Pages: -
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022007089

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Current Stage: Completed
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Health Area

Disease Category: Blood disorders, Pregnancy & childbirth

Disease Name: Sickle Cell Disease

Target Population

Age Range: 16 - 55

Sex: Female

Nature of Intervention: Any

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Study Type

- Systematic review of outcomes measured in trials

Method(s)

- Systematic review

The search strategy was developed and conducted by an information
specialist and structured according to the Peer Review of Electronic Search Strategies 2015 guidelines, including publications in English from January 1998 to September 2019. The review was conducted and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Inclusion criteria consisted of publications, with maternal, pregnancy-related, or neonatal outcomes in patients with SCD during pregnancy or the puerperium. Two reviewers (A.K.M. and E.A.) independently screened titles and abstracts, reviewed full texts, and abstracted data of included articles.

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