Data for a Delphi study on emergency obstetric and newborn care signal functions – User Guide

Persistent identifier

10.17037/DATA.00004762

Description

The research study sought to enhance and refine the novel emergency obstetric care (EmOC) framework to enable it to meet future needs, through the incorporation new indicators, tools, and guidance for emergency obstetric and newborn care signal functions. To scope development needed and build consensus, a Delphi study was performed comprised of three rounds of data collection. This dataset contains participant information provided at round 1, 2, and 3.

Data collection methods

Data was collected through three rounds of online surveys following the Delphi approach using the smart survey platform. Data was collected in English, French and Spanish. Respondents could complete sections on newborn signal functions, obstetric signal functions, or both.

Data analysis and preparation

Datasets from different rounds were merged based on email addresses and checked for consistency in excel. Descriptive statistics were produced for key variables. For round two, mean rank scores were calculated for each signal function, separately for obstetric and newborn responses. For round three, descriptive statistics were produced on placement of signal functions at different levels and the named newborn and obstetric signal functions. Qualitative data was analysed thematically.

Geographic regions

Data was collected from all WHO regions.

Key dates

• Collection period: 1 December 2021 – December 2022

Population

Data was collected from participants with experience working in maternal and newborn health.

Privacy

Names, email addresses, and host institutions were removed from dataset.

Ethics

State the organisation(s) from which ethics approval was obtained and the ethics ID.

Keywords

Delphi methodology, Indicators, Signal functions

Language of written material

English, French, Spanish

Project information

Additional information

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