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Improving the uptake of Kangaroo Mother Care in neonatal units: A narrative review and conceptual framework
Author(s) -
Gill Victoria R.,
Liley Helen G.,
Erdei Carmina,
Sen Sarbattama,
Davidge Ruth,
Wright Amy L.,
Bora Samudragupta
Publication year - 2021
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.15705
Subject(s) - narrative , medicine , conceptual framework , narrative review , affect (linguistics) , intervention (counseling) , kangaroo care , health care , conceptual model , nursing , postnatal care , the conceptual framework , intensive care medicine , psychology , pregnancy , communication , biology , sociology , computer science , social science , philosophy , database , economic growth , linguistics , genetics , economics , art , art history , performance art
Kangaroo Mother Care is a beneficial intervention for high‐risk infants; however, global uptake is lacking. Recent systematic reviews have collated the numerous studies that identify diverse barriers and enablers to the use of Kangaroo Mother Care. In this narrative review, we combine the findings of these systematic reviews with more recent studies to propose a conceptual framework, encompassing factors that may affect the initiation and maintenance of Kangaroo Mother Care in neonatal units. Conclusion This conceptual framework includes parental, healthcare professional, and healthcare system factors, and highlights the potential interplay between them. In line with this, we suggest strategies to improve the uptake of Kangaroo Mother Care in neonatal units.