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Maternal Concerns in Home Care for the Premature Newborn: An Integrative Review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220769
12-04-2023
Abstract
Maternal Concerns in Home Care for the Premature Newborn: An Integrative Review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(6):e20220769
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0769
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Objective:
To identify and analyze the scientific literature, both national and international, concerning the primary maternal concerns about caring for premature newborns at home.
Methods:
This integrative review is based on the guiding question: “What scientific publications from 2012 to 2021 address maternal concerns about the care of premature newborns at home?”. Searches were conducted in the electronic databases: Embase, Medline, Web of Science, Lilacs, Scielo, and Cochrane Library.
Results:
A total of 21 articles were identified. The qualitative analysis showed that maternal concerns pertained to breastfeeding, hygiene, sunbathing practices, managing infant colic, identifying signs, symptoms, and clinical changes, temperature control, and the third phase of the kangaroo method.
Conclusions:
Maternal uncertainties underscore the importance of enhancing strategies focused on supporting families and ensuring continued care for neonates at home.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Mothers’ knowledge of premature newborn care and application of Kangaroo Mother Care at home
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(6):e20200717
06-14-2021
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEMothers’ knowledge of premature newborn care and application of Kangaroo Mother Care at home
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(6):e20200717
06-14-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0717
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Objective:
to identify mothers’ knowledge about premature newborn care and application of Kangaroo Mother Care at home.
Methods:
a descriptive, qualitative study carried out with 15 mothers of premature newborns in a reference Maternal and Child Hospital in northern Brazil using two semi-structured interviews with open- and closed-ended questions. The testimonies were analyzed using thematic analysis technique, proposed by Bardin.
Results:
two thematic categories originated: “Caring for a premature newborn at home: strengths and weaknesses” and “Applying Kangaroo Mother Care at home: new knowledge acquired during hospitalization”.
Final considerations:
the speeches of the interviewed mothers pointed out their knowledge about home care of premature NBs and understanding the importance of Kangaroo Mother Care, mainly acquired and improved with the guidance of professionals during hospitalization and application of the method, in addition to fears, possible difficulties in home care and the need to be better informed at hospital discharge.
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REVIEW
Postnatal care of newborns in the family context: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190454
09-21-2020
Abstract
REVIEWPostnatal care of newborns in the family context: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190454
09-21-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0454
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Objective:
to analyze the postnatal care practices of newborns in the family context from the scientific literature.
Methods:
the searches of the integrative literature review were carried out in the Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Nursing Database (BDENF), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed) databases.
Results:
sixteen studies composed the final sample and, from these, two analytical categories emerged: Practices and doubts of families in postnatal care of newborns; and Best practices in postnatal care of newborns.
Final considerations:
several cultural practices of families differ from scientific recommendations, which can generate risks to the health of newborns. Therefore, it is essential to consolidate educational programs with family members, to improve the quality of care offered and to reduce preventable neonatal deaths in different socio-family contexts.