Table 7 Recommendation for future research
From: Risk factors for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: a scoping review
Definition & terminology | Use the term Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) and its definition as outlined in the European Guidelines [1]. Clearly specify at what point or over what period in pregnancy that PGP was examined. |
Assessment | Use a pain diagram to localise participants’ symptoms. If feasible, include a physical examination to identify women with PGP. If not, recognise this as a limitation. Report the exact questions asked and the full assessment procedure in detail. |
Analysis | Conduct descriptive, univariable and multivariable analysis. Adjust for a history of PGP or conduct subgroup analysis by this factor. |
Reporting | Fully report the descriptive data (proportion with PGP by the risk factor examined), univariable and multivariable analyses to facilitate pooling of findings in a systematic review. |