Evaluating Maternal Discharge Readiness in Kangaroo Mother Care
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-021-2324-1
Abstract: To develop and apply a tool for measuring hospital discharge readiness of mothers practicing continuous kangaroo mother care (KMC) in a tertiary setting. A 22-item questionnaire was adapted from an existing tool. After a pilot… read more here.
Keywords: discharge; discharge readiness; mother care; kangaroo mother ... See more keywords
How to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Kangaroo Mother Care: a literature review of equipment supporting continuous Kangaroo Mother Care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2020.12.037
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to provide an overview of the equipment supporting Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC). METHOD The review adopted a five-stage methodological framework that included research question identification, relevant study identification… read more here.
Keywords: equipment; mother care; kangaroo mother; kmc ... See more keywords
Quality improvement initiative to improve the duration of kangaroo mother care for twin preterm neonates born at a tertiary care hospital in resource‐limited settings
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15406
Abstract: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) can be challenging in multiple births and more so in resource‐limited settings. This study aims at increasing the mean duration of KMC with early initiation in twin preterm neonates born at… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; limited settings; mother care; kangaroo mother ... See more keywords
Follow-up of Kangaroo Mother Care programmes in the last 28 years: results from a cohort of 57 154 low-birth-weight infants in Colombia
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-011192
Abstract: Background Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is an evidence-based intervention focused on premature and low-birth-weight (LBW) infants. In different healthcare systems, outpatient KMC programmes (KMCPs) have been pioneers in the follow-up of these high-risk newborns. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: last years; low birth; kangaroo mother; birth weight ... See more keywords
Feasibility of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Implementation in Depok City, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.1177/2333794x211012390
Abstract: Background: The infant and neonatal mortality rate in Depok City is still high, with low birth weight (LBW) and premature births being one of the main causes. In 2018, 14 out of 41 cases of… read more here.
Keywords: implementation; feasibility; kangaroo mother; mother care ... See more keywords
Caregiving can be costly: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to conducting kangaroo mother care in a US tertiary hospital neonatal intensive care unit
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2363-y
Abstract: BackgroundPreterm birth is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five and often requires a newborn to have an extended stay in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Maternal engagement, such as… read more here.
Keywords: mother; mother care; kangaroo mother; care ... See more keywords
Feasibility assessment of an ergonomic baby wrap for kangaroo mother care: A mixed methods study from Nepal
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207206
Abstract: Background Kangaroo mother care, an evidence based practice and a national policy for management of low birth weight newborns in Nepal, is not widely practiced. This implementation research study aimed to explore the consumer preference… read more here.
Keywords: wrap; mother care; kangaroo mother;
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards kangaroo mother care among postnatal women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265411
Abstract: Background Kangaroo mother care is a key procedure in reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity associated with preterm birth. In Ethiopia, neonatal death remains a serious problem, and this study aims to determine the prevalence of… read more here.
Keywords: practice; kangaroo mother; knowledge; analysis ... See more keywords
Strengthening Kangaroo Mother Care at a tertiary level hospital in Zambia: A prospective descriptive study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272444
Abstract: Background Globally, complications due to preterm birth are the leading contributor to neonatal mortality, resulting in an estimated one million deaths annually. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation as… read more here.
Keywords: weight; kangaroo mother; group; hospital ... See more keywords
Exploring caregivers’ experiences of Kangaroo Mother Care in Bangladesh: A descriptive qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280254
Abstract: Background Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is an evidence-based intervention recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to reduce preterm mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to explore caregivers’ experiences of providing KMC… read more here.
Keywords: kmc; kangaroo mother; caregivers experiences; performing kmc ... See more keywords
Traditional Practices of Mothers in the Postpartum Period: Evidence from Turkey.
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DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2018/v22i1.9
Abstract: In various cultures, the postpartum period is a sensitive time and various traditional practices are applied to protect the health of the mother and the baby. The aim of this study was to determine traditional… read more here.
Keywords: postpartum period; period; mother care; traditional practices ... See more keywords