Quality of care strategies and subsequent improvement of kangaroo care incidence rates in premature infants
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Sarah A. Anderson, SN, College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Kangaroo care (KC)'s benefits to infant and parent have long been studied and proven. However, KC incidence rates remain low in the neonatal ICU (NICU) at Kentucky Children's Hospital. This study strives to address barriers to KC by developing and implementing specific strategies to increase KC utilization in the NICU.
Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
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| Keywords | Kangaroo Care; Neonatal; Quality Improvement |
| Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2018 |
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