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Strategies discussed at the XIIth international conference on Kangaroo mother care for implementation on a countrywide scale
Author(s) -
Charpak Nathalie,
Angel María I.,
Banker Deepa,
Bergh AnneMarie,
María Bertolotto Ana,
De LeonMendoza Socorro,
Godoy Natalia,
Lincetto Ornella,
Lozano Juan M.,
LudingtonHoe Susan,
Mazia Goldy,
Mokhachane Mantoa,
Montealegre Adriana,
Ramirez Erika,
Sirivansanti Nicole,
Solano Jose Maria,
Day Louise-Tina,
Uy Maria Esterlita
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/apa.15214
Subject(s) - scale (ratio) , medicine , health care , economic growth , economics , quantum mechanics , physics
Aim Building strategies for the country‐level dissemination of Kangaroo mother care (KMC) to reduce the mortality rate in preterm and low birth weight babies and improve quality of life. KMC is an evidence‐based healthcare method for these infants. However, KMC implementation at the global level remains low. Methods The international network in Kangaroo mother brought 172 KMC professionals from 33 countries together for a 2‐day workshop held in conjunction with the XIIth International KMC Conference in Bogota, Colombia, in November 2018. Participants worked in clusters to formulate strategies for country‐level dissemination and scale‐up according to seven pre‐established objectives. Results The minimum set of indicators for KMC scale‐up proposed by the internationally diverse groups is presented. The strategies for KMC integration and implementation at the country level, as well as the approaches for convincing healthcare providers of the safety of KMC transportation, are also described. Finally, the main aspects concerning KMC follow‐up and KMC for term infants are presented. Conclusion In this collaborative meeting, participants from low‐, middle‐ and high‐income countries combined their knowledge and experience to identify the best strategies to implement KMC at a countrywide scale.