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Preterm birth poses a significant risk to the normal trajectory of brain development, particularly in the cortex, which is responsible for higher cognitive functions, motor control, and socio-emotional processing. However, Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has emerged as an important early intervention capable of improving neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm newborns. This quantitative research proposal aims to assess the influence of nurse education on KMC practices, identifying pivotal periods in infancy when KMC has the most significant impact on neurodevelopment outcomes in preterm infants. The literature critique focuses on the efficacy of nursing education, the optimization of KMC regarding duration and frequency, and its association with positive neurodevelopmental outcomes. This research proposal entails a true experimental study exploring the optimal frequency and duration of KMC sessions, intending to provide persuasive evidence of neurodevelopmental benefits for preterm infants. Fifty mother-preterm baby pairs will be randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group. Bayley Scales of Infant Development and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales will be used to evaluate the outcomes of this study. Following the completion of the research proposal, it is anticipated that nursing professionals will gain valuable insights, enabling them to effectively educate parents on practices that enhance neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Department

Nursing

Publication Date

2024

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

Scholar & Creative Works Conference, Dominican University of California

City

San Rafael, CA

Keywords

kangaroo mother care, mother-child interaction, neurodevelopment outcomes, neuroprotective effects, duration

Disciplines

Critical Care Nursing | Education | Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing | Nursing

Impact of Nursing Education on Kangaroo Mother Care: Neurodevelopment Outcomes in Preterm Infants


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