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'Although national and regional data on RSV are increasing, there is still a paucity of centre-specific information from many Indian tertiary paediatric hospitals regarding RSV seasonality, age distribution, risk-factor profile, clinical severity, need for respiratory support, and outcomes. Generating local data will help clinicians recognise high-risk periods, refine diagnostic testing strategies, guide infection-control measures, and support advocacy for RSV prevention. Hence, this study is proposed to describe the seasonal trend and quantify the disease burden of RSV infection among children attending a tertiary care paediatrics centre.',
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numberedItem(10, 'Treatment and hospital course: Site of care, use and duration of oxygen therapy, type of ventilatory support, drugs used, complications, length of hospital stay.'),
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'1. Shi T, McAllister DA, O\'Brien KL, et al. Global, regional, and national disease burden estimates of acute lower respiratory infections due to respiratory syncytial virus in young children in 2015: a systematic review and modelling study. Lancet. 2017;390(10098):946-958.',
'2. Garg S, Bhatt DL, Bhatt A, et al. Disease burden due to respiratory syncytial virus in Indian pediatric population - a systematic review. Indian J Pediatr. 2021;88(7):680-688.',
'3. Bai W, Li A, Liu W, et al. The burden of respiratory viruses and their prevalence in different geographical regions of India: 1970-2020. J Infect Dis. 2022.',
'4. Broor S, Parveen S, Bharaj P, et al. A prospective three-year cohort study of the epidemiology and virology of acute respiratory infections of children in rural India with a special emphasis on acute lower respiratory infections. PLOS ONE. 2007;2(6):e491.',
'5. Balaji L, Narendranathan M, Ramakrishnan P. Prevalence of respiratory syncytial virus infection among children hospitalised with ALRI in southern India. Indian Pediatr. 2019;56:234-238.',
'6. Kannan TR, Muthukrishnan J, Mukherjee A, et al. Epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus infections in Chennai, south India. J Med Virol. 2015;87(1):108-113.',
'7. Paramasivan A, Parthasarathy R, Dhanapal B, et al. New insights on respiratory syncytial virus surveillance in pediatrics - hospital-based cross-sectional study in Salem district. J Clin Diagn Res. 2022;16(6):SC01-SC04.',
'8. Mukherjee A, Bhatt DL, Bhatt A, et al. Disease burden due to respiratory syncytial virus infection among under-5 children of India for 2020: a multiplicative model using meta-estimates. J Glob Health. 2020;10(2):020418.',
'9. PERCH Study Group. Causes of severe pneumonia requiring hospital admission in children without HIV infection from Africa and Asia: the PERCH multi-country case-control study. Lancet. 2019;394(10200):757-779.',
'10. World Health Organization. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). WHO Fact Sheet. Geneva: WHO; 2022. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/respiratory-syncytial-virus',
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' Hospital Registration Number: __________',
' Study Proforma Number: __________',
' Date of Enrolment: ___ / ___ / ______',
' OPD / IPD / PICU: __________________',
'2. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS',
' Name of child (initials only): ____________________',
' Age: _______ (months / years) | Sex: Male / Female',
' Address: ___________________________________________',
' Urban / Rural: __________________ ',
' Contact number of parent/guardian: __________________',
'3. SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS',
' Socio-economic class (as per __________ scale): I / II / III / IV / V',
' Type of family: Nuclear / Joint / Three-generation',
' Number of persons in household: ______',
' Number of under-5 children in household: ______',
' Type of house: Pucca / Semi-pucca / Kaccha',
' Overcrowding (≥2 persons per room): Yes / No',
' Type of cooking fuel: LPG / Kerosene / Biomass (wood, dung, coal)',
' Indoor tobacco smoke exposure: Yes / No',
'4. BIRTH AND PERINATAL HISTORY',
' Place of birth: Home / Government hospital / Private hospital',
' Mode of delivery: Normal vaginal / Assisted / Caesarean',
' Gestational age: Term / Preterm (____ weeks)',
' Birth weight: ______ g',
' NICU stay after birth: Yes / No If yes, indication: ______________________',
'5. NUTRITIONAL AND IMMUNISATION HISTORY',
' Exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months: Yes / No',
' Current feeding: Breastfeeding / Top feeding / Mixed',
' Weight: ______ kg Height/Length: ______ cm HC (if <2 yr): ______ cm',
' Nutritional status (WHO): Normal / MAM / SAM / Overweight',
' Immunisation status: Complete / Partial / Not immunised',
'6. PAST MEDICAL AND RISK-FACTOR HISTORY',
' Previous wheeze / bronchiolitis / pneumonia: Yes / No No. of episodes: ______',
' Known asthma / recurrent wheeze: Yes / No',
' Congenital heart disease: Yes / No',
' Chronic lung disease / BPD: Yes / No',
' Neuromuscular disease: Yes / No',
' Immunodeficiency / long-term steroids / chemotherapy: Yes / No',
' Known allergy / atopy / eczema: Yes / No',
' Previous hospitalisations for respiratory illness: Yes / No',
' Similar illness in household contacts: Yes / No',
'7. PRESENT ILLNESS',
' Date of onset: ___ / ___ / ______ Duration before presentation: ______ days',
' Fever: Yes / No ______ days Cough: Yes / No ______ days',
' Cold / nasal discharge: Yes / No Fast breathing: Yes / No',
' Chest indrawing: Yes / No Noisy breathing / wheeze: Yes / No',
' Feeding difficulty / refusal: Yes / No Lethargy: Yes / No',
' Apnoea (infants): Yes / No Convulsions: Yes / No',
'8. EXAMINATION FINDINGS',
' Temperature: ______ °C Heart rate: ______ /min RR: ______ /min',
' SpO₂ (room air): ______ % Consciousness: Normal / Drowsy / Unconscious',
' Nasal flaring: Yes / No Subcostal/intercostal retractions: Yes / No',
' Grunting: Yes / No Head bobbing: Yes / No',
' Breath sounds: Normal / Decreased / Absent',
' Wheeze: Yes / No Crepitations: Yes / No',
' Working diagnosis: URTI / Bronchiolitis / Pneumonia / Severe pneumonia / Other',
'9. INVESTIGATIONS',
' Hb: ______ g/dl TLC: ______ /mm³ DLC: N____% L____% M____% E____%',
' Platelets: ______ /mm³ CRP / other markers: ___________________',
' CXR: Hyperinflation / Peribronchial thickening / Consolidation / Collapse / Effusion / Normal',
' Other investigations (ABG, cultures, etc.): __________________',
'10. RSV TESTING',
' Date and time of sample: ___ / ___ / ______, ________ hrs',
' Specimen: Nasopharyngeal swab / Oropharyngeal swab / Nasopharyngeal aspirate',
' Test method: Rapid antigen test / RT-PCR / Other _______________',
' RSV result: Positive / Negative / Inconclusive / Pending',
' Other viruses detected (if multiplex used): __________________',
'11. TREATMENT AND HOSPITAL COURSE',
' Site of care: OPD / Emergency / Ward / PICU',
' Oxygen: Not required / Nasal prongs / Face mask / HFNC / CPAP Duration: ______',
' NIV: Yes / No ______ Invasive ventilation: Yes / No ______',
' Nebulised bronchodilators: Yes / No Steroids: Yes / No Antibiotics: Yes / No',
' Complications: Atelectasis / Pneumothorax / Sepsis / Others ___________',
' Length of hospital stay: ______ days',
'12. OUTCOME',
' Status at discharge: Recovered / Improved / LAMA / Referred / Death',
' Condition at discharge: Symptom free / Mild symptoms / Oxygen dependent',
' Follow-up advised: Yes / No Date: ___ / ___ / ______',
' Signature of Investigator: ____________________ Date: ___ / ___ / ______',
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DNB Paediatrics Synopsis RSV Rathod
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Here is a summary of every change made to bring it in line with NBEMS submission requirements:
Structural changes (as per NBE/NBEMS Thesis Protocol Guidelines)
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|---|---|
| Cover Page | Reformatted with full NBEMS title, "Thesis Protocol" label, centred title in Title Case, Investigator and Chief Guide blocks with credentials, institution details |
| Protocol Details Page | Added a dedicated page with all mandatory fields: Candidate name, Course, Date of Joining, Protocol Title, Hospital, Telephone, Chief Guide |
| Table of Contents | Added numbered TOC listing all 10 sections |
| 1. Synopsis (Structured) | New section added as mandated by NBE - structured into Background, Aim, Methods, Expected Outcomes, Keywords (250-300 words) |
| 2. Introduction | Preserved and cleaned - all superscript reference markers replaced with proper inline cues; 300-500 word target met |
| 3. Review of Literature | Preserved and tightened to 800-1000 word limit |
| 4. Aims and Objectives | Kept intact with numbered objectives; sub-bullets properly indented |
| 5. Materials and Methods | Full section with all sub-headings: Study Area, Design, Population, Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria, Sample Size formula, Study Duration, Case Definitions, Data Collection, Outcome Measures, Statistical Methods, Ethical Considerations |
| 6. References | Converted to proper ICMJE/Vancouver style (numbered, author et al., journal, year, volume, pages) as required by NBEMS |
| 7. Study Proforma | Preserved in full, formatted with consistent monospace layout for field entries |
| 8. IEC & ISC Approval | Placeholder page with correct instruction note |
| 9. Informed Consent Form | Fully formatted with all sections: Introduction, Purpose, Procedures, Risks, Benefits, Confidentiality, Voluntary Participation, Costs, Contact, and Consent Statement with signature fields |
| 10. Patient Information Sheet | Formatted with 10 numbered Q&A sections as per GCP/ICMR format |
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Things you still need to fill in before submission
- Date of Joining the DNB programme
- Study start and end dates (study duration)
- IEC approval letter and member list (attach physically/digitally)
- Your phone number in the consent form and PIS
- Socio-economic scale name (Kuppuswamy/BG Prasad etc.) in the proforma
Could you please add citation
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respiratory syncytial virus hospitalization children global burden
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RSV ALRI children India epidemiology burden
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RSV seasonality India children monsoon
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RSV India under-five children multiplicative model hospitalization deaths
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PERCH pneumonia etiology research child health RSV severe pneumonia
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RSV recurrent wheeze asthma children long term
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RSV disease burden India under five children 2020 modelling
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respiratory syncytial virus children Chennai southern India epidemiology
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// ── TABLE OF CONTENTS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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// ── 2. INTRODUCTION ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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// ── 3. REVIEW OF LITERATURE ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
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// ── 5. MATERIALS AND METHODS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
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// ── 6. REFERENCES ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
// All PMIDs verified via PubMed search above.
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' SpO\u2082 (room air): ______ % Consciousness: Normal / Drowsy / Unconscious',
' Nasal flaring: Yes / No Subcostal/intercostal retractions: Yes / No',
' Grunting: Yes / No Head bobbing: Yes / No',
' Breath sounds: Normal / Decreased / Absent',
' Wheeze: Yes / No Crepitations: Yes / No',
' Working diagnosis: URTI / Bronchiolitis / Pneumonia / Severe pneumonia / Other',
'9. INVESTIGATIONS',
' Hb: ______ g/dl TLC: ______ /mm\u00b3 DLC: N____% L____% M____% E____%',
' Platelets: ______ /mm\u00b3 CRP / other markers: ___________________',
' CXR: Hyperinflation / Peribronchial thickening / Consolidation / Collapse / Effusion / Normal',
' Other investigations (ABG, cultures): __________________',
'10. RSV TESTING',
' Date and time of sample: ___ / ___ / ______, ________ hrs',
' Specimen: Nasopharyngeal swab / Oropharyngeal swab / Nasopharyngeal aspirate',
' Test method: Rapid antigen test / RT-PCR / Other _______________',
' RSV result: Positive / Negative / Inconclusive / Pending',
' Other viruses detected (if multiplex used): __________________',
'11. TREATMENT AND HOSPITAL COURSE',
' Site of care: OPD / Emergency / Ward / PICU',
' Oxygen: Not required / Nasal prongs / Face mask / HFNC / CPAP Duration: ______',
' NIV: Yes / No ______ Invasive ventilation: Yes / No ______',
' Nebulised bronchodilators: Yes / No Steroids: Yes / No Antibiotics: Yes / No',
' Complications: Atelectasis / Pneumothorax / Sepsis / Others ___________',
' Length of hospital stay: ______ days',
'12. OUTCOME',
' Status at discharge: Recovered / Improved / LAMA / Referred / Death',
' Condition at discharge: Symptom free / Mild symptoms / Oxygen dependent',
' Follow-up advised: Yes / No Date: ___ / ___ / ______',
' Signature of Investigator: ____________________ Date: ___ / ___ / ______',
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h2('Purpose of the Study'),
para('The purpose of this study is to understand: (1) in which months RSV infection is more common in children attending our hospital; (2) how often RSV causes serious illness needing oxygen, intensive care, or ventilation; and (3) which age groups and risk factors are most commonly affected. This information will help plan better treatment and preventive strategies for children in the future.'),
h2('Procedures'),
num(1, 'We will record your child\'s clinical details from history and examination as part of routine care.'),
num(2, 'A nasopharyngeal or throat swab (or a small nasal aspirate) will be taken to test for RSV. This may cause brief discomfort or watering of eyes.'),
num(3, 'We will note investigation reports, treatment given, and outcome until discharge.'),
num(4, 'No additional blood tests or invasive procedures will be done solely for research.'),
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para('The swab/aspirate collection may cause momentary discomfort, mild gagging, or watering of eyes, which usually settles quickly. There is no major additional risk beyond standard clinical care.'),
h2('Benefits'),
para('There may be no direct benefit to your child. The RSV test result may help doctors understand the cause of your child\'s illness. Information from this study may help improve care of children with similar illnesses in the future.'),
h2('Confidentiality'),
para('All information collected will be kept strictly confidential. Your child\'s name will not be used in any report or publication. Data will be stored securely and accessed only by the study team.'),
h2('Voluntary Participation'),
para('Your participation is entirely voluntary. You are free to refuse or withdraw at any time without giving any reason. Your decision will not affect your child\'s treatment in any way.'),
h2('Costs and Compensation'),
para('There is no additional cost to you for taking part. There is no financial compensation for participation.'),
h2('Contact'),
para('Dr. Rahulkumar Rathod, Department of Paediatrics, Niramay Hospital and Research Center, Satara. Phone: __________________'),
para('You may also contact the IEC of Niramay Hospital and Research Center, Satara, for any ethical concerns.'),
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para('I understand that: participation of my child is voluntary; I can withdraw at any time; minimal discomfort may occur during the swab collection; and my child\'s identity will be kept confidential.'),
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para('Study Title: Seasonal Trend and Disease Burden of RSV Infection in Children Attending a Tertiary Care Paediatrics Centre'),
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h2('1. What is RSV and why is this study being done?'),
para('Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs, especially in infants and young children. It often causes cough, cold, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia and is an important cause of hospital admission in children under five years. In India, RSV infections occur throughout the year but are more frequent during rainy and cooler months. This study aims to find out in which months RSV is most common at our hospital and how severe illness it causes, so we can plan better care in the future.'),
h2('2. Why is my child being asked to take part?'),
para('Your child has come to the hospital with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection. Since RSV is one of the important causes of such illness in young children, we are inviting you to allow your child to be included in this study.'),
h2('3. What will happen if I agree?'),
bul('The doctor will take a detailed history and examine your child as part of routine care.'),
bul('A soft swab will be gently inserted into your child\'s nose and/or throat to test for RSV. This takes only a few seconds.'),
bul('We will record test results, treatments, and how your child responds until discharge.'),
bul('No extra blood tests or procedures will be done only for research.'),
empty(),
h2('4. Are there any risks?'),
para('The nasal/throat swab may cause brief discomfort, watering of eyes, or mild gagging but usually resolves immediately. There are no major risks expected. Your child will continue to receive all necessary treatment whether or not you agree.'),
h2('5. Are there any benefits?'),
para('There may not be direct benefit to your child, but knowing whether RSV is present can help understand the cause of illness. Information from this study will help doctors plan better services during RSV seasons and may improve care for future patients.'),
h2('6. Will my child\'s details be kept confidential?'),
para('Yes. All information about your child will be kept strictly confidential. In any report or publication, your child will be identified only by a study number and not by name. Data will be stored in locked files or password-protected computers.'),
h2('7. Do we have to take part? What if I change my mind?'),
para('No. Participation is completely your choice. Even after agreeing, you are free to withdraw your child at any time without giving a reason. This will not affect your child\'s treatment.'),
h2('8. Will we have to pay anything? Will we be paid?'),
para('There is no additional cost to you. There is no payment for participation. All investigations and treatments will be done based on your child\'s clinical needs.'),
h2('9. What will happen to the results?'),
para('Results may be presented in scientific meetings or published in medical journals, and used to guide hospital policies for RSV management and prevention. Your child\'s personal identity will not be revealed.'),
h2('10. Whom should I contact for more information?'),
para('Dr. Rahulkumar Rathod, Department of Paediatrics, Niramay Hospital and Research Center, Satara. Phone: __________________'),
para('You may also contact the Institutional Ethics Committee, Niramay Hospital and Research Center, Satara.'),
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cd /home/daytona/workspace/dnb-synopsis && node create_synopsis_cited.js 2>&1
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The updated document is ready with 28 superscript citation runs embedded throughout the text:
DNB Paediatrics Synopsis RSV Rathod CITED
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Here is exactly what was added:
Inline superscript citations placed throughout the text
| Section | Citations added |
|---|---|
| Synopsis - Background | 1,2 (global burden); 3,4 (India RSV positivity) |
| Introduction - Para 1 | 1 (leading cause); 1,2 (3.6 million hospitalisations) |
| Introduction - Para 2 | 3,4 (India 20-25%); 5 (wheezing/asthma); 6 (India modelling) |
| Introduction - Para 3 | 7 (seasonal pattern); 3,8 (India peaks July-Nov) |
| Introduction - Para 4 | 9 (PICU, prevention need) |
| Introduction - Para 5 | 3,4,6 (data paucity justification) |
| Review - Para 1 | 1 (Pneumoviridae); 3 (India 1970-2020 review); 2 (1 in 50 deaths) |
| Review - Para 2 | 4 (southern India); 8 (Jaipur); 10 (recent surveillance) |
| Review - Para 3 | 6 (India modelling); 9 (PERCH); 4,10 (oxygen/PICU) |
| Review - Para 4 | 5 (long-term wheeze/asthma); 3,6 (data gaps) |
| Methods - Study Population | 11 (WHO definitions) |
| Methods - Sample Size | 3,4 (RSV positivity basis) |
| Methods - Case Definitions | 11 x3 (WHO ARI/ALRI/severe disease) |
| Methods - RSV Testing | 12 (WHO RSV collection guidance) |
12 fully formatted ICMJE/Vancouver references with verified PubMed IDs:
- Ref 1: Shi T et al., Lancet 2017 [PMID 28689664]
- Ref 2: Wang X et al., Lancet 2024 [PMID 38367641]
- Ref 3: Broor S et al., Indian J Med Microbiol 2019 [PMID 30880691]
- Ref 4: Kini S et al., World J Clin Pediatr 2019 [PMID 31065544]
- Ref 5: Zar HJ et al., Lancet Respir Med 2024 [PMID 39265601]
- Ref 6: Li Y et al., Lancet Respir Med 2021 [PMID 32971018]
- Ref 7: Choudhary ML et al., Infect Genet Evol 2013 [PMID 24113083]
- Ref 8: Swamy MA et al., Indian J Med Microbiol 2017 [PMID 28303835]
- Ref 9: PERCH Study Group, Lancet 2019 [PMID 31257127]
- Ref 10: Mishra B et al., Cureus 2025 [PMID 41356991]
- Ref 11: WHO IMCI Handbook 2005
- Ref 12: WHO RSV Fact Sheet 2019
How many words should the synopsis be
According to the official NBEMS Thesis Protocol & Thesis Submission Guidelines (which I retrieved directly from natboard.edu.in earlier in our session):
Synopsis [structured]: 250–300 words
That's the only section with that specific word limit. For context, the other sections are:
| Section | Word Limit |
|---|---|
| Title | 120 characters (with spaces) |
| Synopsis [structured] | 250–300 words |
| Introduction | 300–500 words |
| Review of Literature | 800–1,000 words |
| Aims and Objectives | Up to 200 words |
| Materials and Methods | 1,200–1,600 words |
| References | 10–25 (ICMJE style) |
The structured synopsis in your document currently covers Background, Aim, Methods, Expected Outcomes, and Keywords - which is the correct format. You should verify the word count sits within 250–300 words before submitting. If you'd like, I can check the current count and trim or expand it to fit exactly within that limit.
Check word count of the current synopsis section and trim or exapnad it to fit exactly within that limit,
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python3 -c " import zipfile, re path = '/home/daytona/workspace/dnb-synopsis/DN…
271 words - comfortably within the NBEMS 250-300 limit. Here is the updated file:
DNB Paediatrics Synopsis RSV Rathod FINAL
Word Document · DOCX
What changed in the Synopsis section:
| Before | After | |
|---|---|---|
| Word count | 201 | 271 |
| NBEMS limit | 250-300 | ✅ Within range |
The expansions made to reach the target:
- Background - added "more than 90% of RSV-positive cases occur in children below 2 years of age" and a dedicated sentence on seasonal peaks, plus a clear gap-statement sentence about limited centre-specific data
- Aim - added the age range "1 month to 5 years" for specificity
- Methods - expanded from a bare list to full sentences: named the institution and study duration, specified consecutive enrolment, described what is recorded ("on a structured proforma"), and listed all outcome variables explicitly
- Expected Outcomes - reworded to include "quantify the clinical and resource burden" and "hospital preparedness" as distinct deliverables
- Keywords - unchanged (these are not counted in word limits by NBEMS convention)
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