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Showing 1 to 20 of 93 for “"Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing"”.
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The need of lactation consultant for night shift
… <p>Breastfeeding can provide many health benefits for both mother and baby. To increase the health benefits for patients, a change project will be implemented to increase the rates of exclusive breastfeeding for postpartum patients. The project will be focusing on teaching and be …
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Improving Breastfeeding Rates by Using Glucose Gel to Treat Newborn Hypoglycemia
… rates, decreasing patient satisfaction, and interfering with maternal-infant bonding. To combat this issue, a large community hospital in Southern California used Lewin’s Theory of Planned Change to implement an alternative intervention for the treatment of newborn hypoglycemia. Evidence …
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Modification and Evaluation of the Late-preterm Screening and Multidisciplinary Risk Assessment and Parent Activation Scale
… through which the parent becomes willing and vested in making healthcare decisions that minimizes risks that their infant faces (Bodenheimer, 2005). However, parent activation has not been explored in mothers of preterm neonates. This study was a sub-study of a large, longitudinal …
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Obstetric Triage Improvement
… mapping, lean transformation methodology, and standardization of workflow. The results of the project include reducing the average length of stay in obstetric triage from a baseline of 152 minutes to 120.58 minutes, which represents a 21% decrease. The creation of standard workflows, the …
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Reducing Intraventricuar Hemorrhage
… Aim:</strong></p> <p>Between September 2017 and September 2018 we aim to reduce the rate of grade III and grade IV intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in infants less than or equal to 32 weeks gestation, or less than or equal to 1500 grams from 11% to 5%.</p> <p><strong>Project …
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Differential Neonatal Mortality of Premature Infants at a Selected Hospital
… study was directed toward an investigation of neonatal mortality of premature infant at a selected hospital. The sample included all premature infants who were born in and died at the selected hospital during the neonatal period between January 01, 1952 and December 31, 1959.</p> <p>The …
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The Presence of Staphylococcus Aureus on Mothers Admitted to Selected Maternity Unit
… the maternity unit of the Loma Linda Sanitarium and Hospital could be a factor in the development of staphylococcal infection in infants. Biological specimens were collected from one hundred and forty mothers and their infants from September 1, 1959, to January 31, 1960. The specimens were …
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Prospectus Summary Brief: NICU Communication Improvement
… summary brief. Effective communication in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) not only reduces errors and adverse patient outcomes but also create an environment that promotes staff satisfaction. The purpose of this prospectus is that of improving the process of communication between the …
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Newborn Umbilical Cord Care: An Evidence Based Quality Improvement Project
<p>No Abstract Available</p>
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Feasibility of Online Nutritional Counseling and/or Remote Self Weighing in Pregnant Women With Obesity
… of effect using a combination of weekly weights and an online registered dietician to control excessive gestational weight gain in pregnant women with obesity using a pilot randomized controlled trial.</p> <p><strong>Specific Aims</strong></p> <p>There are three specific aims. Aim 1: Describe the …
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Maternal Vascular Compliance of Placentas in Rabbits
<p>The incidence of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality has led to a continued study into the physiology and pathophysiology of the placenta, the seat of life for the developing fetus. For several decades investigation has been made into the morphology and exchange functions of the placenta …
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Gavage Program for the Preterm Infant
<p>Preterm infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit, are susceptible to hospital acquired infections due to their immature immune systems. To mitigate this occurrence a change project will be implemented to decrease the incidence of nosocomial infection in this population. The project will be …
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Development of a Breastfeeding Class Specifically for Working Moms
… mothers who are planning to return to work and remain exclusively breastfeeding their infants have a knowledge deficit as to the federal law protecting their rights along with the basic skills for pumping, storing, and bottle-feeding of breast milk. There is a significant drop in …
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Increasing the Rate of Successful Treatment in Pregnant Methamphetamine Users Through Integrated Policy and Protocol Development
<p>The Tribal Health Department strives to provide quality care to the people located on the Cheyenne River Reservation. The population served is primarily Native American and the area encompasses a large land area. Methamphetamine use during pregnancy has become a growing concern prompting review …
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Maternal Perception of the Neonate
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the maternal perception of the neonate in two groups of patients. The Broussard Neonatal Perception Inventory was used to measure maternal perception. The Inventory was modified by the researcher for use with both primiparae and multiparae. The control …
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Correlation of the Maternal Interest and Attitude Toward Breast Feeding of Senior Students in a Selected School of Nursing
… out at a selected baccalaureate school of nursing in an effort to find out if the maternal interest of senior students of nursing would affect their attitudes towards breast feeding. It was hypothesized that a student who scored high on a maternal interest would have a positive attitude …
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Reducing Mortality Among African American Mothers Related to Postpartum Hemorrhage by Implementing Early Education and Risk Assessments
… are at the highest risk for hemorrhaging during childbirth (Okunlola, 2022). A hemorrhage can occur among postpartum mothers for many reasons, with the main causes being uterine atony, tissue trauma, and clotting issues. However, risks for Black mothers differ. The comorbid and social factors …
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Reducing the Risk of Hypothermia in Neonatal Infants
… first 24 hours of life of the high risk preterm and very low birth weight (VLBW) infant population in the NICU, thereby reducing rates of morbidity and mortality due to complications influenced by infant hypothermia. <strong>Project Aim</strong>: To reduce the rate of hypothermia at one hour and …
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Implementing Emergency Bedside Backpacks in the NICU to Improve Patient Outcomes
… plan, has become an essential recommendation for Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Emergent situations have resulted from past natural disasters proving the need for additional planning when it comes to units with fragile populations. Research has shown instituting a specialized disaster plan, …
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Galactagogue Use, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply
… reason for early cessation of breastfeeding and introduction of galactagogue supplements.Therapeutic use of herbal, food, and pharmaceutical galactagogues has long been believed to help mothers increase breast milk production despite a lack of documented evidence of efficacy.</p> …
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