What is stopping us? An implementation science study of kangaroo care in British Columbia's neonatal intensive care units.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The goal of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is to provide optimal care for preterm and sick infants while supporting their growth and development. The NICU environment can be stressful for preterm infants and often cannot adequately support their neurodevelopmental needs. Kangaroo Care (KC) is an evidence-based developmental care strategy that has been shown to be associated with improved short and long term neurodevelopmental outcomes for preterm infants. Despite evidence for best practice, uptake of the practice of KC in resource supported settings remains low. The aim of this study was to identify and describe healthcare providers' perspectives on the barriers and enablers of implementing KC.

Methods

This qualitative study was set in 11 NICUs in British

SUBMITTER: Coutts S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7805090 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature