Results Nine out of top ten identified priorities were in the domain
of research on improving delivery of known interventions,
with simplified neonatal resuscitation program and clinical
algorithms and improved skills of community health
workers leading the list. The top 10 priorities in the domain of
development were led by ideas on improved Kangaroo Mother
Care at community level, how to improve the accuracy of diagnosis
by community health workers, and perinatal audits.
The 10 leading priorities for discovery research focused on stable
surfactant with novel modes of administration for preterm
babies, ability to diagnose fetal distress and novel tocolytic
agents to delay or stop preterm labour.