The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing
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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs · Oct 2010
Multicenter StudyA multicentred clinical improvement project among preterm population evaluation of current practices.
Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening infection, is a common complication related to the use of central venous catheters (CVCs) in the preterm infant population. Best practice guidelines include successful strategies to prevent infections. Central venous catheter use is a fairly recent intervention in Finnish neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). ⋯ The findings were that current protocols need revision to include more detailed and accurately focused instructions on infection prevention associated with CVC. Many challenges in performing certain procedures with catheters were found. Precis CVC protocols and practices in 4 Finnish NICUs were reviewed for infection control measures.
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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs · Apr 2008
Multicenter StudyIn situ simulation: a method of experiential learning to promote safety and team behavior.
The healthcare system has an inconsistent record of ensuring patient safety. One of the main factors contributing to this poor record is inadequate interdisciplinary team behavior. ⋯ The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the experiential nature of in situ simulation for the participants. Involved in a pilot study of 35 simulations in 6 hospitals with over 700 participants called, "In Situ Simulation for Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies," conducted by Fairview Health Services in collaboration with the University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center.
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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs · Jul 2005
Multicenter StudyAttitudes of nurses toward perinatal bereavement: findings from a study in Hong Kong.
Nurses' attitudes toward perinatal bereavement care are explored by identifying profiles of nurses working in 2 obstetrics and gynecology units in Hong Kong. Relationships between nurses' attitudes toward bereavement supports, need for bereavement education, and hospital policy are explored. ⋯ Hong Kong nurses emphasized the need for increased bereavement care knowledge and experience, improved communication skills, and greater hospital and team members' support. Findings may be used to improve support of nurses, to ensure sensitive bereavement care in perinatal settings, and to enhance nursing curricula. The desire of Hong Kong nurses for bereavement education highlights the universality of grief for a lost infant, regardless of cultural differences in approaching emotional topics. This study may help nurses in the United States and elsewhere gain a broader perspective in this area.