Common Core Assessments in follow-up studies of adults born preterm—Recommendation of the Adults Born Preterm International Collaboration

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  • APIC Adults Born Preterm International Collaboration

Background: Of all newborns, 1%-2% are born very preterm (VP; <32 weeks) or with very low birthweight (VLBW; ≤1500 g). Advances in prenatal and neonatal care have substantially improved their survival, and the first generations who have benefited from these advances are now entering middle age. While most lead healthy lives, on average these adults are characterised by a number of adversities. These include cardiometabolic risk factors, airway obstruction, less physical activity, poorer visual function, lower cognitive performance, and a behavioural phenotype that includes inattention and internalising and socially withdrawn behaviour that may affect life chances and quality of life. Outcomes in later adulthood are largely unknown, and identifying trajectories of risk or resilience is essential in developing targeted interventions. Joint analyses of data and maintenance of follow-up of cohorts entering adulthood are essential. Such analyses are ongoing within the Adults Born Preterm International Collaboration (APIC; www.apic-preterm.org). Joint analyses require data harmonisation, highlighting the importance of consistent assessment methodologies. Objective: To present an expert recommendation on Common Core Assessments to be used in follow-up assessments of adults born preterm. Methods: Principles of Common Core Assessments were discussed at APIC meetings. Experts for each specific outcome domain wrote the first draft on assessments pertaining to that outcome. These drafts were combined and reviewed by all authors. Consensus was reached by discussion at APIC meetings. Results: We present a recommendation by APIC experts on consistent measures to be used in adult follow-up assessments. Conclusions: The recommendation encompasses both “core” measures which we recommend to use in all assessments of adults born preterm that include the particular outcome. This will allow comparability between time and location. The recommendation also lists optional measures, focusing on current gaps in knowledge. It includes sections on study design, cardiometabolic and related biomarkers, biological samples, life style, respiratory, ophthalmic, cognitive, mental health, personality, quality of life, sociodemographics, social relationships, and reproduction.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
Vol/bind35
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)371-387
Antal sider17
ISSN0269-5022
DOI
StatusUdgivet - maj 2021
Eksternt udgivetJa

Bibliografisk note

Funding Information:
Academy of Finland (to EK, KH, KR, and PH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research Operating grant (#MOP – 119386 to KMM), Cure Kids NZ (to BAD), European Commission (Horizon 2020 award 733280 RECAP‐preterm; to EK, DW, EV, KAIE, KH, KR, MSI, PH, SJ, and SvdP), Foundation for Pediatric Research (to EK), National Health & Medical Research Council, Australia (to PJA and LWD), Norface DIAL (Consortium 462‐16‐040 Premlife to EK, DW, KR), Signe and Ane Gyllenberg Foundation (to EK, KR), and Sigrid Juselius Foundation (to EK).

Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 The Authors. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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