Table 1 Eligibility criteria for inclusion in the review
| Criteria | Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
| Model type | Prognostic models | Diagnostic models* |
| Intended scope of the review | Inform decision making at individual level (e.g. using risk of in-hospital mortality) and planning service delivery (e.g. nursing staffing) | |
| Types of modelling studies | Development and/or validation | |
| Target population | Neonates† admitted to a neonatal unit in any country | Studies limited to neonates with congenital anomalies older children or adults |
| Predictors | Any use of treatments or interventions as predictors |
Non-therapeutic intervention, e.g. radiological imaging intensity Treatment intensity not measured by enumeration of therapeutic interventions |
| Outcomes | Any outcome | |
| Time of prediction | No restriction | |
| Intended moment of use | No restriction |