Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
Data variables reported during neonatal transport: a systematic literature review.
- Medical
- Nursing
- Professional practice
- Transport
- Transport and retrieval
Summary
A systematic review of 108 studies examining which physiological, clinical and quality variables are recorded and reported during neonatal transport. The authors found marked heterogeneity between studies and frequent absence of uniform definitions, limiting comparability across transport systems. They argue for international consensus on a defined core dataset to support clinical guidance and governance. Relevant to retrieval teams caring for sick and premature neonates and to those auditing transport service quality.
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