SNHP | Senior Nursing Poster Session
Understanding the Benefits and Barriers of Kangaroo Care
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
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Dr. Hobbs
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
This presentation explores the barriers and benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC). KMC is an encompassing term that includes kangaroo positioning, kangaroo feeding, and early discharge. Existing studies have shown that KMC can benefit newborns and mothers. New research has begun to expand upon these benefits to determine the efficacy and safety of providing KMC to low birth weight infants. There is a need to explore the barriers that prevent effective implementation, and address institutional policies to promote the use of KMC consistently and in more facilities. The goal is to encourage policy development utilizing evidence-based practice. The policy investigated in this paper was obtained from a rural hosptial in Western Kentucky in February of 2018. A comparison of this policy with current evidence-based guidelines for KMC was conducted, and recommendations for policy revision are offered.
Spring Scholars Week 2018 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Understanding the Benefits and Barriers of Kangaroo Care
This presentation explores the barriers and benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC). KMC is an encompassing term that includes kangaroo positioning, kangaroo feeding, and early discharge. Existing studies have shown that KMC can benefit newborns and mothers. New research has begun to expand upon these benefits to determine the efficacy and safety of providing KMC to low birth weight infants. There is a need to explore the barriers that prevent effective implementation, and address institutional policies to promote the use of KMC consistently and in more facilities. The goal is to encourage policy development utilizing evidence-based practice. The policy investigated in this paper was obtained from a rural hosptial in Western Kentucky in February of 2018. A comparison of this policy with current evidence-based guidelines for KMC was conducted, and recommendations for policy revision are offered.