We are reaching out to invite expressions of interest from interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, researchers, and people with lived experience of pregnancy with interests in maternal and cardiovascular health, to participate in a Delphi consensus study on the diagnosis of chronic hypertension after pregnancy.
Persistent postpartum hypertension refers to high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy and does not resolve after delivery. Persistent postpartum hypertension can evolve into chronic hypertension, a common and clinically important condition. However, at present, there is no widely accepted definition of chronic hypertension among persons with hypertension that persists after delivery. Therefore, our goal is to reach consensus on
a definition for the diagnosis of chronic hypertension in the context of persistent postpartum hypertension.
We are seeking participants from diverse disciplines, as well as individuals with lived experience of pregnancy, to bring a diversity of perspectives to our project.
What the Study Involves
The study uses a method called a Delphi survey, which simply means that we ask a group of people for their opinions over two rounds of an online survey.
• Each questionnaire takes about 10–15 minutes.
• Your answers will remain confidential.
• After the first round, you will see a summary of the group’s answers before completing the second round.
Who We Are Hoping to Hear From
We welcome participation from:
• Medical Doctors: obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, cardiologists, family physicians, general internists, obstetric internists, endocrinologists and nephrologists.
• People with lived experience of pregnancy, including anyone who has experienced high blood pressure during pregnancy (such as preeclampsia or
gestational hypertension, HELLP syndrome).
• Other maternal health professionals, such as midwives and nurses.
• Researchers working in maternal or cardiovascular health
Your insights and expertise will be valuable in shaping a practical definition of persistent postpartum hypertension, with the potential to significantly improve maternal health outcomes.
How to Participate
If you are interested in taking part, please follow the link below to access the study information and complete the consent form.
https://redcap.link/Delphi_ppHTN_Consent
Thank you for considering joining this project. Your contribution would help improve
understanding and care for people affected by high blood pressure after pregnancy
