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BORN Network Newsletter
February 2012 Newsletter Article
A few updates from the Better Outcomes through Research for Newborns (BORN) network:
Membership: There are currently 61 nursery sites in the network located in 31 states. At these sites, we have a total of 292 individual members. If you are a provider at a BORN nursery and aren't a member of the network, please consider joining. We are also looking for new nursery sites. Please contact the BORN administrative assistant, Allison Hartle (allison@academicpeds.org) for membership information.
TcB study: We are "in the field" with our first BORN study, designed to assess the real world clinical utility of transcutaneous bilirubin measurements in newborns. The first portion of the project, a survey of BORN sites regarding use of TcB or serum bilirubin to screen for jaundice is almost finished, with completed surveys returned from 95% of BORN sites. We are beginning to collect TcB and serum bilirubin data. If you are a participating site, please submit your IRB application. We are also looking for additional sites to collect data. Please contact Jim Taylor, the study PI (uncjat@uw.edu) or Nui Dhepyasuwan (nui@academicpeds.org), the BORN network coordinator for more information.
Delphi study: In order to determine the priorities for research studies, we are conducting a Delphi study of network members. This is a systematic approach of serial surveys asking members to list their choices for the most pressing research questions. A Delphi study working group (DWG) has finalized the protocol and is planning on submitting the proposal for IRB approval in the next few weeks. Once IRB approval has been obtained, BORN members will receive an electronic survey link to the initial survey. The study is designed such that the results will be publishable in a peer-review journal.
Jim Taylor
BORN Co-Managing Director
uncjat@u.washington.edu
Tony Burgos
BORN Co-Managing Director
drtonyburgos@gmail.com
