Towards a harmonized bronchopulmonary dysplasia definition: a study protocol for an international Delphi procedure

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains the most common complication of preterm birth with lifelong consequences. Multiple BPD definitions are currently used in daily practice. Uniformity in defining BPD is important for clinical care, research and benchmarking. The aim of this Delphi procedure is to determine what clinicians and researchers consider the key features for defining BPD.

Citation:
Katz TA, Bancalari E, Gordijn SJ, …….. Pillow JJ, Shah PS, et al. Towards a harmonized bronchopulmonary dysplasia definition: a study protocol for an international Delphi procedure. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2023;7(1)

Keywords:
Data Collection; Neonatology; Qualitative research

Abstract:
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains the most common complication of preterm birth with lifelong consequences. Multiple BPD definitions are currently used in daily practice. Uniformity in defining BPD is important for clinical care, research and benchmarking. The aim of this Delphi procedure is to determine what clinicians and researchers consider the key features for defining BPD.