Question
- What is the comparative clinical effectiveness of different phototherapy devices used to treat jaundice in newborns?
- What is the comparative clinical effectiveness of phototherapy devices used with or without incubators to treat jaundice in newborns?
- What is the clinical effectiveness of double phototherapy treatment for the treatment of newborn jaundice?
- What is the comparative cost-effectiveness of different phototherapy devices used to treat jaundice in newborns?
- What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding phototherapy devices with or without incubators for the treatment of newborn jaundice?
Key Message
One systematic review, nine randomized controlled trials, seven non-randomized studies, and two evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding phototherapy used to treat jaundice in newborns.