Evaluating a practice change initiative to promote early skin-to-skin contact after cesarean birth
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Michelle O'Connor Kensey, DNP, CNS-BC, CNE, Nursing Department-Undergraduate Nursing, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Exton, Pennsylvania, USA
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- West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
A practice change initiative was implemented which aimed to reduce separation of maternal-newborn dyads after Cesarean delivery at a small community-based hospital. This study evaluated if maternal-newborn proximity after Cesarean birth improved early skin-to-skin care practices and initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI); Cesarean Section/Delivery; Skin-to-Skin Contact |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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