Chinese Neonatal Network: a national protocol for collaborative research and quality improvement in neonatal care. Issue 5 (2nd May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hei, Mingyan; Li, Xiaoying; Shi, Yuan; Cao, Yun; Sun, Jianhua; Wu, Hui; Jiang, Siyuan; Ma, Xiaolu; Wang, Yanchen; Sun, Huiqing; Zhang, Huayan; Du, Li-Zhong; Zhou, Wenhao; Lee, Shoo K; Chen, Chao
• Other Names: author non-byline.; Lee Shoo K. author non-byline.; Chen Chao author non-byline.; Du Lizhong author non-byline.; Zhou Wenhao author non-byline.; Cao Yun author non-byline.; Xu Falin author non-byline.; Tian Xiuying author non-byline.; Zhang Huayan author non-byline.; Ji Yong author non-byline.; Li Zhankui author non-byline.; Yi Bin author non-byline.; Xue Xindong author non-byline.; Yang Chuanzhong author non-byline.; Chen Dongmei author non-byline.; Wang Sannan author non-byline.; Liu Ling author non-byline.; Gao Xirong author non-byline.; Wu Hui author non-byline.; Yang Changyi author non-byline.; Han Shuping author non-byline.; Shan Ruobing author non-byline.; Jiang Hong author non-byline.; Qiu Gang author non-byline.; Pan Xinnian author non-byline.; Zhao Youyan author non-byline.; Kang Wenqing author non-byline.; Li Mingxia author non-byline.; Ye Xuqiang author non-byline.; Wang Lili author non-byline.; Liu Jiangqin author non-byline.; Lin Zhenlang author non-byline.; Shi Yuan author non-byline.; Cheng Xiuyong author non-byline.; Pan Jiahua author non-byline.; Zhang Qin author non-byline.; Feng Xing author non-byline.; Zhou Qin author non-byline.; Li Long author non-byline.; Chen Pingyang author non-byline.; Li Xiaoying author non-byline.; Yang Ling author non-byline.; Zhuang Deyi author non-byline.; Zhang Yongjun author non-byline.; Sun Jianhua author non-byline.; Feng Jinxing author non-byline.; Li Li author non-byline.; Lin Xinzhu author non-byline.; Qiu Yinping author non-byline.; Liang Kun author non-byline.; Ma Li author non-byline.; Chen Liping author non-byline.; Zhang Liyan author non-byline.; Song Hongxia author non-byline.; Yin Zhaoqing author non-byline.; Hei Mingyan author non-byline.; Huang Huiwen author non-byline.; Yang Jie author non-byline.; Li Dong author non-byline.; Ding Guofang author non-byline.; Wang Jimei author non-byline.; Zhang Qianshen author non-byline.; Ma Xiaolu author non-byline.; Ting Joseph author non-byline.;
• Is Part Of: BMJ open. Volume 12:Issue 5(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-05-02
• Subjects: neonatology -- protocols & guidelines -- neonatal intensive & critical care -- perinatology -- qualitative research; Medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; 610.72
• DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051175
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2044-6055

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: The objective of the Chinese Neonatal Network (CHNN) is to provide a platform for collaborative research, outcomes evaluation and quality improvement for preterm infants with gestational age less than 32 weeks in China. The CHNN is the first national neonatal network and has the largest geographically representative cohort from neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in China. Methods and analysis: Individual-level data from participating NICUs will be collected using a unique database developed by the CHNN on an ongoing basis from January 2019. Data will be prospectively collected from all infants <32 weeks gestation or <1500 g birth weight at 58 participating NICUs. Infant outcomes and inter-institutional variations in outcomes will be examined and used to inform quality improvement measures aimed at improving outcomes. Information about NICU environmental and human resource factors and processes of neonatal care will also be collected and analysed for association with outcomes. Clinical studies, including randomised controlled trials will be conducted using the CHNN data platform. Ethics and dissemination: This study was approved by the ethics review board of Children's Hospital of Fudan University, which was recognised by all participating hospitals. Waiver of consent were granted at all sites. Only non-identifiable patient level data will be transmitted and only aggregate data will be reported in CHNN reports and publications.