KANGAROO METHOD AND NURSING STAFF: EXPERIENCES AND APPLICABILITY IN NEONATAL UTI

Objective: To know the experience of the nursing staff in the practice of the kangaroo method in the neonatal ICU and what factors interfere with its applicability in this environment. Method: A descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach. Fifteen professionals from t...

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Authors: da Silva Dias, Thamyles, Borges das Neves, Emely, Carvalho Mendes Sagica, Luciana, de Almeida Ferreira, Marcia, Pereira Rodrigues, Diego, Tavares da Paixão, Ana Rosa, Habr Tavares, Jessica, Tavares Parente, Andressa
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2023
Country:Brasil
Institution:Sociedade Brasileira de Enfermagem em Feridas e Estética (SOBENFeE)
Repository:Revista Enfermagem Atual In Derme
Language:Portuguese
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Online Access:https://revistaenfermagematual.com/index.php/revista/article/view/1853
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Recém-Nascido Prematuro
Método Canguru
Cuidados de Enfermagem
Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal
Infant premature
Kangaroo Method
Nursing care
Intensive Care Units Neonatal
Recien Nascido Prematuro
Método Madre-Canguro
Atención de Enfermería
Unidades de Cuidado Intensivo Neonatal
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Summary:Objective: To know the experience of the nursing staff in the practice of the kangaroo method in the neonatal ICU and what factors interfere with its applicability in this environment. Method: A descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach. Fifteen professionals from the nursing team participated in the research, including nurses and nursing technicians who develop their activities with newborns in the neonatal ICU. Results: The results showed that the Kangaroo Method is an important strategy for newborn care, and four categories were defined from the interviews. Final considerations: The Kangaroo Method is a strategy used by health professionals in providing integral, human and individualized care, being beneficial both for the newborn, his family and team, promoting the strengthening of bonds.