Efficacy of a breastfeeding support education program for nurses and midwives: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nutritional support influences the growth and development of late preterm infants (LPIs) and their long-term health status. However, healthy LPIs have a shorter hospital stay and may not receive adequate care after discharge. In this study, we developed and evaluated the effectiveness of an educational program for nurses and midwives to enable them to support breastfeeding of healthy LPIs.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial was conducted in Japan from July 2018 to April 2019. The participant pool consisted of nurses and midwives working at midwiferies and obstetric centers in Tokyo, Japan. A total of 395 candidates were recruited for participation across 79 facilities. The final participants were assigned to two groups: the breastfeeding support for LPIs progra

SUBMITTER: Sato I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9773528 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature