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Latina Mothers' Infant Feeding Experiences During the 2022 Formula Shortage. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-1-27 Amara Channell Doig
Mothers report feeling immense pressure to breastfeed their infants, and not doing so can be associated with stigma, shame, and judgment. Many Latina mothers struggle to meet their breastfeeding goals and substitute formula earlier than planned. During 2022, an infant formula recall caused a shortage and made acquiring formula difficult or impossible in many areas of the United States. This study explores
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Neonatal Diet Type and Associations With Adverse Feeding Outcomes in Neonates With Critical Congenital Heart Defects. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Jessica A Davis, Kelley Baumgartel, Tracy Baust, Yvette P Conley, Michael J Morowitz, Dianxu Ren, Jill R Demirci
Neonates with critical congenital heart defects (CCHD neonates) experience high rates of feeding intolerance, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and malnutrition. The benefits of human milk and direct chest/breastfeeding are well known, but research is limited in CCHD neonates. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of neonatal diet and feeding modality on the incidence of feeding
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Navigating Nutrition Inequities: BIPOC Maternal Health and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)'s Fruit and Vegetable Voucher. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Monique Scott, Zubaida Qamar
The proposal to administer cuts for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) could create deficiencies in nutrition for already food insecure, low-income Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) pregnant, postpartum women, and children. WIC is a US Department of Agriculturefunded nutritional program for women, infants, and children. The current proposal
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Pairing Evidence-Based Strategies With Motivational Interviewing to Support Optimal Nutrition and Weight Gain in Pregnancy. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Cecilia M Jevitt, Kiley Ketchum
Because eating, nutrition, and weight management patterns adopted during pregnancy may persist beyond the postpartum period, pregnancy provides an opportunity for health education that affects the future health of the pregnant person, the fetus, and the family. This systematic review aimed to find nutrition and weight management behaviors that could be used safely during pregnancy to optimize gestational
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Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Composition Among Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Faculty Ranks. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Tracey Bell, Desi M Newberry
Despite increases in nursing faculty diversity, representation is lacking in positions of higher faculty rank. Challenges for minority faculty include decreased awareness of promotion standards, less mentoring, and increased stress from being the sole representative of their respective underrepresented population.
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Comparing Group Versus Individual Prenatal Care on Breastfeeding Practice and Motivational Factors. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Heewon L Gray, Diana Rancourt, Saba Masho, Marilyn Stern
Although breastfeeding in the first 6 months postpartum benefits both infants and mothers, breastfeeding rates remain low. This study examined whether group prenatal care was associated with an increased breastfeeding initiation and duration compared with those receiving usual, individual prenatal care. A secondary aim was to investigate whether sociodemographic and motivational factors were associated
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Development of a Protocol for the Direct Breastfeeding of Premature Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Eun Sook Kim, Hyun Gi Min, Ji Yeon Lee, Ji Yoon Lee, Young Hee Yi
This study aimed to develop a direct breastfeeding protocol for premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and investigate its efficacy.
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Family-Centered Care Across Thai Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A National, Cross-Sectional Survey. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Siriporn Vetcho, Marie Cooke, Helen Petsky, Amornrat Saito, Amanda J Ullman
Implementing family-centered care (FCC) presents challenges to parental-healthcare provider partnership and collaboration in newborn care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
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Is Oxytocin Administration During Childbirth Associated With Increased Risk for Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms?: A Preliminary Investigation. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Yaara Tenne, Rotem Kahalon, Laura Daari, Heidi Preis, Michal Eisner, Rony Chen, Pnina Mor, Sorina Grisaru Granovsky, Arnon Samueloff, Yael Benyamini
Synthetic oxytocin is one of the most regularly administered medications to facilitate labor induction and augmentation. The present study examined the associations between oxytocin administration during childbirth and postpartum posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS).
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Effect of White Noise on Pain Response, Heart Rate, and Oxygen Saturation During Heel Puncture in Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Min Hye Kim, Ju-Eun Song, Jeong-Ah Ahn, Mi-Ae You
This study aimed to investigate the effect of white noise on pain response, heart rate, and oxygen saturation during heel puncture in premature infants.
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Implementing Guidelines for NICU Parent Presence: Effects on Parent and Infant Stress. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Susan Horner, Keri Benbrook, Melissa Hoffman, Lauren Libutti
Relationships between parents and infants are essential for mitigating stressors encountered in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and are supported by parent presence and engagement.
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Prongs or Mask for Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Neonates: Which One Is More Comfortable? J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Baran Cengiz Arcagok, Hulya Bilgen, Asli Memisoglu, Hulya Ozdemir, Sibel Sakarya, Eren Ozek
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is a common mode of respiratory support in neonatal intensive care units. Our objective was to compare whether NCPAP given with nasal prongs compared with a nasal mask reduces the pain scores in preterm infants with respiratory distress.
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Effect of Maternal Speech on Neural Development in Premature Infant. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Khlood S Bubshait, Mildred M Maldonado, Charlene Krueger
Maternal speech has been shown to benefit premature infants by improving feeding outcomes and potentiating the development of the auditory cortex. To our knowledge, limited studies have addressed the benefits of exposure to maternal speech on neural development in premature infants. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of early controlled exposure to maternal recording a passage
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A Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences of Bonding in End-of-Life Care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Eva-Lotta Funkquist, Alva Lindquist, Ann Edner
To examine the parent's experiences of bonding in the care of newborns who were seriously ill during the neonatal period and did not survive.
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Parent Perceptions of Transitioning From a 6-Bed Pod to a Single Family Room in a Mixed-Room Design NICU. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Laura Crump, Emilie Gosselin, Melissa D'Addona, Nancy Feeley
As some neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) shift toward mixed-room designs, with different room types available throughout family's stays, there is a need to better understand parent perceptions of this transition.
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Hats Off for Full-term Healthy Newborns: No Benefits for Thermoregulation. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Jessica Lazzeri, Nicholas A Giordano, Lori Christ, Rosemary C Polomano, Marilyn Stringer
Hyperthermia is a known risk for sudden unexpected infant death. The practice of hat placement at birth to prevent transient hypothermia may not be necessary and sets an early standard for clothing infants that may lead to hyperthermia postnatally.
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Integrating Neonatal Intensive Care Into a Family Birth Center: Describing the Integrated NICU (I-NIC). J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Clayton J Shuman, Mikayla Morgan, Ashlee Vance
Parent-infant separation resulting from admission to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is often reported as the most challenging and distressing experience for parents. Aiming to mitigate the stress of parent-infant separation, a new neonatal care model was designed to integrate NIC with delivery and postpartum care. Yet, little is known about the model and its implementation.
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"We Don't Want to Screen for the Sake of Screening": A Qualitative Evaluation of a Social Needs Screening and Referral Intervention in the NICU. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Erika G Cordova-Ramos, Judith Burke, Nicole Sileo, Maggie McGean, Vanessa Torrice, Saaz Mantri, Margaret G Parker, Mari-Lynn Drainoni
Low uptake of social determinants of health (SDH) screening and referral interventions within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is partly due to limited understanding of the best procedures to integrate this practice into routine clinical workflows.
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Parental Perspectives on Impact of Parental Presence Restrictions in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit During the COVID-19 pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Morgan MacNeil, Marsha Campbell-Yeo, Holly McCulloch, Brianna Hughes, Justine Dol, Nicola Marriott, Victoria Smith, Lynsey Alcock
To describe parental experiences in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) during the COVID-19 restrictions. We explore what parents found most challenging, the impact these restrictions had on them and their infant, and how they coped.
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Evaluation of Comfort Behavior Levels of Newborn by Artificial Intelligence Techniques. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Deniz Yigit, Ayfer Acikgoz
One of the scales most frequently used in the evaluation of newborn comfort levels is the Neonatal Comfort Behavior Scale (NCBS). It is important therefore that an increased use of the NCBS is encouraged through a more practical method of assessment.
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Factors Related to Burnout Among Perinatal Home Visiting Nurses. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-7-26 Madelyne Z Greene, Kate H Gillespie
Risks for burnout among nurses have been understudied in public and community health settings. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to describe the experiences of nurses working in a perinatal community health program for high-risk families with a focus on challenges and risks for burnout.
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Survey of Postpartum People in the United States During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Explore Their Perspective on Support After Discharge. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-7-26 Rachel Blankstein Breman, Carrie Neerland, Stacey E Iobst, L Latéy Bradford, Eric Barr, Shannon Malloy, Adriane Burgess
The purpose of this study was to capture the experiences of postpartum people during the first wave of COVID-19, specifically their access to contraception and lactation support.
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Narrative Review of Use and Continued Relevance of the Maternal Infant Responsiveness Instrument. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-7-26 Elizabeth J Spurlock, Rita H Pickler, Rollins E Terry, Emily Drake, Gayle Roux, Linda Amankwaa
The Maternal Infant Responsiveness Instrument (MIRI) was developed in 2002 to measure a critical aspect of maternal-infant health. The objective of this analysis was to examine use, results, and continued relevance of the MIRI 20 years after its creation.
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Comparing Cesarean Birth Utilization Between US Hospitals: A Demonstration of the Robson Ten-Group Classification System for Use in Quality Improvement and Benchmarking. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-7-26 Denise Colter Smith, Julia C Phillippi, Ellen L Tilden, Nancy K Lowe, Nicole S Carlson, Jeremy L Neal, Rachel Blankstein Breman
The World Health Organization-endorsed Robson Ten-Group Classification System (TGCS) is a standard reporting mechanism for cesarean birth, yet this approach is not widely adopted in the United States.
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"All I Can Say Is Thank You": A Qualitative Study of Gratitude in the NICU Before and During COVID-19. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-7-26 Heather R Walker, Gina Clarkson, Hailey Alston, Belinda Chan
COVID-19-associated visitor restrictions altered parents' involvement in their infant's care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
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Improving the Implementation of Family-Centered Care Within the Neonatal Care Unit: Empowering Parents to Participate in Infant Care. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-7-26 Rebecca McDonald, Willoughby Moloney
Internationally, approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely every year. In New Zealand, 1 neonatal ward may care for 1000 infants annually. Family-centered care (FCC) is a philosophy used in neonates to enhance positive outcomes for infants, parents, and staff by recognizing the strengths and needs of infants and their families.
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Impact of Interprofessional Communication on Safety in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-7-26 Tyler S Thomas, Kasey Chance, Amy Spurlock
In light of the complex advances in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), it is essential that healthcare providers (HCPs) are equipped with the appropriate skills to effectively communicate between disciplines to provide safe, quality care. However, many HCPs acknowledge that they are not confident in their ability to communicate effectively with peers.
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An Educational Intervention to Explore and Overcome Nursing Students' Breastfeeding Barriers: A mixed-Methods Quasi-experimental Study. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 María Del Valle Ramírez-Durán, Carmen Gutiérrez-Alonso, Luis Moreno-Casillas, Alicia Del Río-Gutiérrez, Sergio González-Cervantes, Valle Coronado-Vázquez
Nursing and midwifery students do not feel adequately prepared during their clinical training to support women who breastfeed, demanding more effective communication skills and knowledge.
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Improving Golden Hour Care Coordination: Using Defined Roles to Improve Nurse Confidence and Care Coordination of Neonates Following Admission. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-12 Julena Ardern, Brooke Hayward, Alain C Vandal, Margot Martin-Babin, Christin Coomarasamy, Chris McKinlay
To investigate whether use of admission lanyards improves nurse confidence, care coordination, and infant health outcomes during neonatal emergency admissions.
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Relationship Between Degree of Neonatal Physiologic Desquamation and Skin Barrier Function J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Kaori Yonezawa, Megumi Haruna
Background/Objectives: This study examined the relationship between degree of neonatal physiologic desquamation and skin barrier functionality. In addition, we identified factors associated with neonatal desquamation. Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed 4-day-old newborns. The desquamation level was evaluated and placed in one of the following categories based on the severity of the desquamation:
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Breastfeeding Characteristics and Duration of Feeding Human Milk in Infants With Congenital Heart Disease J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Sarah M. Russel, Rachelle Lessen, Alisha J. Rovner, Michelle Delahanty, Chelsea Hollowell, Jillian C. Trabulsi
Background: Although infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) are able to breastfeed successfully, the factors that affect feeding human milk across the first year are not well established. Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine breastfeeding characteristics and their relationships to the exclusivity and duration of feeding human milk among infants with CHD. Methods: Breastfeeding
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Oral Feeding Outcomes in Infants Born With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Stephanie Nagy, Kimberly Dow, Sandra Fucile
Objective: Breastfeeding is the optimal source of nutrition for all infants, but there are limited data on feeding outcomes in infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) who are admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a level II/III NICU. Study sample consisted infants with a diagnosis of NAS and those diagnosed with respiratory
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Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, a Predictor of Early Cessation of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers Giving Birth Preterm J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Hanne Kronborg, Diana Skaaning, Anne Brødsgaard
The aim was to describe the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of premature infants and investigate the extent to which breastfeeding self-efficacy is associated with early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding. The study population consisted of 136 mother-infant dyads with information on the outcome of exclusive breastfeeding and exposure of self-efficacy, recruited between September
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Maternal Reasons for Early Termination of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Premature Infants: A Prospective Study J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Diana Skaaning, Anne Brødsgaard, Hanne Kronborg, Anne Kyhnæb, Ole Pryds, Emma Carlsen
Purpose: Maternal concerns for health and growth in prematurely born infants affect the breastfeeding duration. Method: This prospective observational study evaluated whether maternal concerns regarding insufficient milk supply were supported by inadequate nutrients in human milk or low infant growth. The study followed mothers of 211 premature born infants for 6 months after delivery. Results:
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Late-Onset Hyponatremia in Premature Infants J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Terri Marin, Samuel H. Dowell, Kristen Wright, Asifhusen Mansuri, Paul C. Mann
Late-onset hyponatremia (LOH) frequently affects premature infants 2 or more weeks of age due to inadequate sodium intake and excessive kidney loss. Late-onset hyponatremia typically occurs in infants who are physiologically stable and is defined as serum sodium of 132 mEq/L or less or between 133 and 135 mEq/L if receiving sodium supplementation. Recent evidence suggests that spot urine sodium levels
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Risk Factors for Hypoglycemia Among Neonates: A Prospective Cohort Study Among Pregnant People With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Xiaoyan Zhang, Rehemayi Rehemutula, Hongmei Jin, Yaoyao Teng, Jun Ma, Shanshan Mei, Yan Long, Xueqin Zhao, Fangling Zeng, Yaogang Huang, Fei Liu, Xiaoli Gao, Chunyan Zhu
Neonatal hypoglycemia (NH) is the most frequent complication in neonates born to pregnant people with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and an important cause of brain damage and death of neonates. We explored the risk factors for NH in neonates of pregnant people with GDM.
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Healthcare Simulations' Contributions to Improving Perinatal and Neonatal Practice: How Simulation Supports Interprofessional Collaboration, Organizational Learning, and Problem Solving J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Alexis Battista
This commentary examines evidence demonstrating how simulations have been used in the clinical setting to improve perinatal and neonatal clinical care, including simulations implemented to address select patient presentations, novel patient presentations, and those employed to test new clinical environments or renovated patient units. The underlying reasons these interventions support interprofessional
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Teaching Professional Peer Review With the Use of Simulation J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Linda J. Cole, Tia P. Andrighetti, Eileen J. B. Thrower, Janet L. Engstrom
Background: Quality improvement practices such as peer review and just culture are important components of patient safety initiatives, and health professions students should be introduced to these practices during their education. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a peer-review simulation learning experience using just culture principles in a graduate-level, online nursing education
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Using Collaborative Online International Learning to Support Global Midwifery Education J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Melissa A. Saftner, Elizabeth Ayebare
Background and Local Problem: The COVID-19 pandemic created a gap in global health learning, requiring creative solutions to bridge the divide. Collaborative online international learning (COIL) is a program between universities located in different geographic areas that aims to build cross-cultural learning and collaboration. Intervention: Faculty members from Uganda and the United States worked
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Evaluation of Online Distant Synchronous Interprofessional Simulations J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Audrey Perry, Tia Andrighetti
Introduction: Formative interprofessional education is an accreditation standard for health professional student populations. This study examined the perception of midwifery students and obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) residents participating in distance synchronous interprofessional simulation. Methods: Students participated in an interprofessional simulation in an interactive video conferencing
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Low Volume, High Risk: Increasing Staff Knowledge and Teamwork During Safe Haven Events J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Sarah Bassitt
Background: Neonaticide is the leading cause of death for infants younger than 24 hours. Since Safe Haven laws have been in place, a large reduction in infant deaths has occurred. A literature review concluded that many healthcare staff members are unknowledgeable regarding Safe Haven infants, laws, and surrendering events. This lack of knowledge could lead to delayed care and poor patient outcomes
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Benefits of an Integrated Nurse Residency Program in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Review of the Literature J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Jacquelin K. Waggoner, Aksana Waskosky
Background: The neonatal intensive care unit is a specialized unit where nurses, physicians, and other providers take care of the smallest patients in healthcare. Because neonatal intensive care units are highly specialized, many nursing students graduate from undergraduate programs with little experience or knowledge related to the care of neonatal patients. Results: Nursing residency programs with
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Does the Implementation of Multidisciplinary Developmental Care Rounds Increase the Utilization of Developmental Caregiving Interventions in the Neonatal Unit? J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Renee Muirhead, Amanda Bates
Aims: The aims of this project were to improve the utilization of developmental care practices in the neonatal unit and to increase opportunities for parental involvement in the planning and provision of caregiving. Methods: This implementation project was conducted in a 79-bed neonatal tertiary referral unit in Australia. A pre/postimplementation survey design was utilized. A preimplementation survey
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The Impact of an Educational Intervention on Neonatal Care and Survival J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Andy Emmanuel, Victoria J. Kain, Elizabeth Forster
Objective: Under-5 mortality has declined globally; however, proportion of under-5 deaths occurring within the first 28 days after birth has increased significantly. This study aims to determine the impact of an educational intervention on neonatal care and survival rates in Nigeria. Methods: This was a sequential exploratory mixed-methods design involving 21 health workers in the preintervention
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Systematic Review of Online Interventions to Reduce Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Underserved Populations J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Shannon M. Canfield, Kelli E. Canada
Background: Online health interventions increase access to care, are acceptable to end users and effective for treating mental and physical health disorders. However, less is known about interventions to prevent and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). This review synthesizes existing research on PMAD prevention and treatment by exploring the treatment modalities and efficacy of online
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Integrating Mobile and Portable Technologies With In-Person and Telehealth Care to Increase Perinatal Healthcare Equity for the Unstably Housed J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Alexandra Michel, Lea Minton, Cathlyn Sullivan, Holly Fontenot, Men-Jean Lee
Pregnant people living in rural areas are at an increased risk of experiencing poor perinatal outcomes due, in part, to the need to travel long distances to see a perinatal care provider. Telehealth care has been used successfully to increase access to perinatal care but requires patients to have access to broadband Internet access and devices capable of establishing secure connections so they can
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Using Social Media Platforms to Enhance the Delivery of a Childbirth Education Program J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Reem Hatamleh, Asma'a Shaker AbdelMahdi AbuAbed, Sanaa Abujilban, Rachel Joseph
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a childbirth education program on self-efficacy and state anxiety among first-time Jordanian mothers. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted using pretest/posttest design with 128 low-risk, first-time Jordanian mothers. The experimental group (N = 64) received a childbirth education program, while those in the control group
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Losing Connection: Experiences of Virtual Pregnancy and Postpartum Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Molly R. Altman, Selina A. Mohammed, Meghan K. Eagen-Torkko, Ira Kantrowitz-Gordon, Amelia R. Gavin
Introduction: The rapid uptake of telehealth for perinatal care during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to mixed evidence as to its effectiveness, with limited research demonstrating satisfaction and appropriateness for communities at risk for poor birth outcomes. The purpose of this article is to describe the experiences of virtual care during pregnancy and postpartum among
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Virtual Visitation in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Insights From 5 Years Using a PDSA Model to Improve Family-Centered Care J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Sadhana Chheda, Zoe Tullius, Kristine A. Tejeda, Marie Leiner
This 5-year study evaluated a virtual visitation implementation initiative in a neonatal intensive care unit. Our objectives were to (1) use the Plan-Do-Study-Act methodological framework to implement a virtual visitation program, (2) investigate whether implementation of virtual visitation could be done with no patient harm and minimal workflow disruption, (3) foster a top-down participatory structure
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NeoConnect: The Design, Implementation, and Impact of a Virtual Family-Centered NICU Program J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Christina Antinora, Sharon Taylor-Ducharme, Sarah Asselin, Christelle Jacquet, Daphney Ducharme-Roy, Laila Wazneh, Samantha Morrison, Kishawnna Sinclair, Jessica Duby
Background: Familial involvement in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) reduces parental stress and strengthens parental-infant bonding. However, parents often face barriers to in-person visitation. The coronavirus disease-2019 COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated limitations to parental bedside presence. Objective: To design, implement, and evaluate a technology-based program to connect NICU babies
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Nurses' and Physicians' Rationale Behind Clinical Performance and Interpretation of Routine Prefeed Gastric Aspiration in Preterm Infants: A Cross-sectional Study J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Susanne Soendergaard Kappel, Ragnhild Maastrup, Per T. Sangild, Kristian T. Jakobsen, Vibeke B. Christensen, Lise Aunsholt
This study aims at understanding the rationale behind performing prefeed gastric aspirations in preterm infants, how nurses and physicians interpret the gastric aspiration and variations between them, and illuminating potential barriers for omitting routine prefeed aspiration. Nurses and physicians from all Danish neonatal intensive care units completed a questionnaire. Of 682 participants, the majority
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Parent Readiness for Their Preterm Infant's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Linda S. Franck, Rebecca M. Kriz, Robin Bisgaard, Caryl L. Gay, Sharon Sossaman, Jeramy Sossaman, Diana M. Cormier, Priscilla Joe, Juliet K. Sasinski, Jae H. Kim, Carol Lin, Yao Sun
This study aims to examine the influence of hospital experience factors on parental discharge readiness, accounting for key background characteristics. Parents/guardians of infants 33 weeks of gestation or less at birth receiving neonatal intensive care at 6 sites were enrolled from April 2017 to August 2018. Participants completed surveys at enrollment, 3 weeks later, and at discharge. Multiple regression
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An Exploratory Analysis of Maternal Health Variables Increasing the Severity of Congenital Heart Disease in Infants. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Mary Butler
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most prevalent birth anomaly and leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Heart defects are often attributed to chromosomal abnormality or environmental factors, but most causes remain unknown. The purpose of this analysis was to explore maternal health variables and the relationships to birth outcomes in infants with CHD.
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Fathers' Experiences in Alberta Family Integrated Care: A Qualitative Study. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Amy Shafey, Karen Benzies, Reshma Amin, Henry T Stelfox, Vibhuti Shah
The Family Integrated Care (FICare) program adapted for Alberta (AB) level II neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) aims to increase parental involvement and support during their NICU stay. The experience of fathers of preterm infants in a FICare program is currently unknown.
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Prevalence, Incidence, and Persistence of Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and Comorbidity: A Cohort Study Among Women in Havana Cuba. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Mercedes Esquivel Lauzurique, Yeneir Vera Fernández, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Mercedes Rubén Quesada, Gisela Álvarez Valdés, Stephen Lye, Vilma Tamayo-Pérez
To estimate the prevalence, incidence, and persistence of postpartum anxiety, depression, and comorbid symptoms over the first 6 months postpartum in a cohort of Havana women and to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive power of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) at 4 weeks postpartum on depressive and anxiety symptoms at 12
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Antenatal Milk Expression as a Lactation Support Intervention for Parents of Infants With Severe Birth Defects: A Case Series. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Jessica A Davis, Melissa Glasser, Michele Clemens, Barbara Eichhorn, Kalyani Vats, Jill R Demirci
A diet high in parent's own milk (parental milk) is a lifesaving intervention for critically ill infants. Lactating parents whose infants are born with birth defects that require surgical repair (surgical infants) shortly after birth often struggle to initiate and maintain a milk supply that meets their infant's nutritional needs. Antenatal milk expression has been identified as a safe, feasible, and
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Caring for the Bereaved Parents in the NICU: Fathers-The Missing Piece of the Puzzle. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Jila Mirlashari, Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi, Liisa Holsti, Fatemeh Ghorbani, Mohammad Bagher Hosseini, Zeinab Fadaei
Grief after infant death is a common experience of bereaved parents often seen in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The NICU staff tend to focus more on the mother's support, and fathers are often not treated equally as mothers. This study aimed to investigate the circumstance of caring for parents facing infant death in NICUs.
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Exploring Perinatal Nursing Care for Opioid Use Disorder: Knowledge, Stigma, and Compassion. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Ira Kantrowitz-Gordon, Cynthia Price, Vania Rudolf, Georgia Downey, Kelsey Castagnola
The opioid epidemic has greatly increased the number of pregnant women with opioid use and newborns exposed to opioids in utero. Mothers with opioid use disorder can face stigma by nurses in perinatal care settings, contributing to negative care experiences. A survey was distributed to nurses caring for mothers and newborns exposed to opioids in a large urban hospital in the Pacific Northwest United
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Nurse-Driven Interventions for Improving ELBW Neurodevelopmental Outcomes. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Jessica Gomez, Diane Wardell
Survival rates for extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants are improving as neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) rates stay stable, thereby increasing the overall number of infants with NDI. Although there are many determinants of NDI in this population, nutritional factors are of interest because they are readily modifiable in the clinical setting. Nurses can influence nutritional factors such as
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Reasons Washington State Women Use Marijuana During Pregnancy/Breastfeeding, Their Trusted Information Sources, and Communication Strategies for Informed Decision-Making. J. Perinat. Neonat. Nurs. (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-7-28 Everly Macario, Rosita M Thomas
To understand reproductive-aged women's marijuana use beliefs and attitudes.