Table 2 Budget justification for the collection of kidney outcomes. The data extraction was tested by four independent study coordinators and three independent study coordinators.

From: Advocating for the inclusion of kidney health outcomes in neonatal research: best practice recommendations by the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative

Category of complexity

Number based on 2020 data (%)

Minutes to extract data by category

Total time per year (h)

“uncomplicated”

373 (20%)

15

93

“usual complexity”

974 (53%)

20-30

324 - 487

“complex course”

508 (27%)

45-60

381-508

All GDB

1855 (100%)

20-30

620-930

Cost (@$40/hr)

  

$25-37,000/year

  1. Uncomplicated NICU course
  2. Neonates discharged prior to 36 weeks
  3. “Usual” degree of complexity
  4. Neonates discharged after 36 weeks but prior to 120 days
  5. Extended stay, complicated course
  6. Neonates in the NICU for more than 120 days