Surveying family access: kangaroo mother care and breastfeeding policies across NICUs in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies on the application of developmental care initiatives in Italian NICUs are rather scarce. We aimed to assess parental access to the NICUs and facilities offered to the family members and to test "the state of art" regarding kangaroo mother care (KMC) and breastfeeding policies in level III Italian NICUs.

Methods

A questionnaire both in paper and in electronic format was sent to all 106 Italian level III NICUs; 86 NICUs (i.e., 80% of NICUs) were completed and returned. The collected data were analysed. In addition, a comparison between the 2017 survey results and those of two previous surveys conducted from 2001 to 2006 was performed.

Results

In total, 53 NICUs (62%) reported 24-h open access for both parents (vs. 35% in 2001 and 32% in 2006). Parents

SUBMITTER: Artese C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8638249 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature