Contributions of the nursing team in the second stage of the Kangaroo-Mother Care Method: Implications for hospital discharge of the newborn

Abstract

Abstract Objective: To know the main care procedures of the nursing team in the second stage of the Kangaroo Care Method that contribute to the hospital discharge of the newborn and the continuation of home care, and to prepare an explanatory brochure to guide professionals in the management of hospital discharge. Method: Qualitative, convergent care study, carried out with 17 nursing professionals from a reference maternity hospital. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups and analyzed through content analysis. Results: There were relevant concerns about the use of kangaroo position, about the skin-to-skin care and hygiene of the newborn, and about respiratory changes as a warning sign for intervention. A brochure was developed to showcase the essential care provided by the nursing professionals - its goal is the proper continuation of health care of premature or underweight babies. Conclusion and implications for the practice: Nursing teams can contribute to the clinical stability of the newborn in the second stage of the Kangaroo-Mother Care Method and elaborate educational interventions that guarantee the continuation of care.

Keywords

• Kangaroo-Mother Care Method
• Infant, Newborn
• Day Care, Medical
• Nursing, Team
• Neonatal Nursing