Eun Sook Kim, Hyun Gi Min, Ji Yeon Lee, Ji Yoon Lee, Young Hee Yi
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Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to develop a direct breastfeeding protocol for premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and investigate its efficacy.
Background: Direct breastfeeding increases the amount and duration of breastfeeding. However, NICUs have low direct feeding rates owing to medical staff anxiety, lack of knowledge and experience, and fear of overwork. Accordingly, this study developed a protocol for direct breastfeeding in the NICU and evaluated its effect.
Methods: The protocol was developed through a literature review, expert validation, and preliminary investigation. Its application effects were identified using a nonexperimental, evidence-based research design targeting premature infants, their mothers, and NICU nurses.
Results: The protocol comprised 5 areas and 23 items. Application of the protocol resulted in continuous weight gain of the infants and increased self-efficacy in the mothers' direct breastfeeding ( t = 3.219, P = .004). Significant increases were noted in NICU nurses' direct breastfeeding activities ( t = 3.93, P < .001), breastfeeding rates in the NICU ( P = .037), and direct breastfeeding rates ( P = .007).
Conclusions: Results underscore the value of an evidence-based protocol for improving breastfeeding rates in premature infants. This study highlights the need for continuous nursing education on protocol applications and human resource support.
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The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing (JPNN) strives to advance the practice of evidence-based perinatal and neonatal nursing through peer-reviewed articles in a topic-oriented format. Each issue features scholarly manuscripts, continuing education options, and columns on expert opinions, legal and risk management, and education resources. The perinatal focus of JPNN centers around labor and delivery and intrapartum services specifically and overall perinatal services broadly. The neonatal focus emphasizes neonatal intensive care and includes the spectrum of neonatal and infant care outcomes. Featured articles for JPNN include evidence-based reviews, innovative clinical programs and projects, clinical updates and education and research-related articles appropriate for registered and advanced practice nurses.
The primary objective of The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing is to provide practicing nurses with useful information on perinatal and neonatal nursing. Each issue is PEER REVIEWED and will feature one topic, to be covered in depth. JPNN is a refereed journal. All manuscripts submitted for publication are peer reviewed by a minimum of three members of the editorial board. Manuscripts are evaluated on the basis of accuracy and relevance of content, fit with the journal purpose and upcoming issue topics, and writing style. Both clinical and research manuscripts applicable to perinatal and neonatal care are welcomed.
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