AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Showcasing excellence in perinatal research since 1983.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Maternal Health and Pregnancy Complications:
Research related to maternal health issues, including hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, and their effects on pregnancy outcomes. - Neonatal Health and Outcomes:
Studies focusing on neonatal health, including complications such as respiratory distress syndrome, necrotizing enterocolitis, and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. - Innovative Treatment Approaches:
Investigations into novel therapeutic strategies for managing conditions like preterm labor, perinatal asphyxia, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. - Health Disparities and Social Determinants:
Exploration of the impact of social determinants of health on maternal and neonatal outcomes, emphasizing disparities among different populations. - Technology and Clinical Practice:
Research evaluating the role of technology in perinatal care, including telehealth, point-of-care ultrasound, and electronic health records.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Maternal and Neonatal Health:
Research on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy outcomes and neonatal health has surged, highlighting the need for understanding the virus's effects. - Mental Health and Maternal Well-Being:
An increasing number of studies address maternal mental health, including postpartum depression and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of psychological support for new mothers. - Utilization of Telehealth and Remote Monitoring:
The integration of telehealth services in prenatal and postnatal care has gained momentum, driven by the need for continuity of care during the pandemic. - Diversity and Health Disparities Research:
A growing focus on understanding and addressing health disparities among different racial and ethnic groups in maternal and neonatal outcomes. - Personalized Medicine in Perinatal Care:
Research is trending towards personalized approaches to treatment, including the use of genetic and biomarker data to tailor interventions for pregnant individuals.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Labor Management Techniques:
Research focused on conventional labor management strategies has decreased, as the field increasingly adopts evidence-based, individualized approaches. - Pharmacological Interventions in Labor Induction:
There has been a noticeable decline in studies centered on pharmacological agents for labor induction, with more emphasis shifting towards non-pharmacological methods. - General Anesthesia in Obstetrics:
The focus on general anesthesia techniques in obstetric settings has diminished, likely due to increased preference for regional anesthesia methods. - Single-Center Studies:
There is a trend away from single-center studies toward multicenter collaborations, which provide broader generalizability of findings.
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