Final top 10 prioritised and ranked uncertainties
Priority | Research question |
1. | What are the long-term physical and mental health consequences of pregnancy hypertension (including pre-eclampsia) for the woman, baby and family? |
2. | How can we predict and prevent shorter term complications of pregnancy hypertension (including stillbirth, fetal growth restriction, neonatal death, progression to pre-eclampsia)? |
3. | What is the best screening test for pre-eclampsia? |
4. | Following pregnancy hypertension, what is the best way to prevent future long-term problems? |
5. | What is the cause of pregnancy hypertension (including pre-eclampsia)? |
6. | How can pregnancy hypertension (including pre-eclampsia) be prevented in a subsequent pregnancy? |
7. | What are the educational needs of healthcare professionals managing women with pregnancy hypertension? |
8. | What is the best way to diagnose pre-eclampsia promptly? |
9. | What is the best way to manage pregnancy hypertension (including optimal antenatal and postnatal antihypertensive medication and optimal timing of delivery)? |
10. | How can we provide better support for women with pregnancy hypertension and their families? |