MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing
-
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs · Jan 2007
Factors influencing implementation of kangaroo holding in a Special Care Nursery.
To describe factors identified by nurses that promote kangaroo holding in the Special Care Nursery (SCN) environment. ⋯ The nurses in this study identified management support as an essential factor in utilizing KC, including "educational programs," "adequate staffing" (so coworkers could help if necessary), and "encouragement" from management as factors that support the practicing nurse in instituting KC. Nursing managers can use this information to help start KC programs in their settings that include adequate education for staff, appropriate staffing to allow time for parent education, and a supportive approach toward fostering KC among infants and parents.