Kangaroo care: Benefits, challenges, and future perspectives in neonatal care. An integrative review / Método canguro: Beneficios, desafíos y perspectivas futuras en el cuidado neonatal. Una revisión integrativa / Cuidado canguru: benefícios, desafios e perspectivas futuras na assistência neonatal. Uma revisão integrativa

Objective: To review current scientific evidence on the physiological effects of kangaroo care, explore barriers and facilitators to its implementation, and identify areas requiring further research. Materials and methods: An integrative review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases without language restrictions. Studies included quantitative and qualitative review studies. Critical appraisal of studies was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool. Results: Sixteen studies were analyzed, providing heterogeneous support for the efficacy of kangaroo care  in improving various neonatal physiological parameters including heart rate, body temperature, and oxygen saturation. Major barriers to implementation included restricted visiting hours, healthcare staff workload, negative cultural beliefs, lack of information and empowerment for mothers, and limited involvement of fathers. Conclusions: kangaroo care positively impacts premature or low birth weight neonatal development, though implementation is influenced by sociocultural factors. Further research is needed to better assess real effects on neonatal physiological parameters. Additional qualitative studies could aid in developing culturally adapted strategies to optimize kangaroo care implementation across contexts by better understanding family and medical team perspectives.

Objetivo. El objetivo es revisar la evidencia científica actual sobre los efectos fisiológicos del método canguro, explorar las barreras y facilitadores para su aplicación, además de identificar áreas de conocimiento aún no exploradas. Materiales y métodos. Revisión Integrativa, que incluyó estudios de revisión cuantitativos y cualitativos, en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science y Cochrane, sin restricción de idioma. La valoración crítica de los estudios se realizó con la herramienta del Joanna Briggs Institute. Resultados. Se analizaron 16 estudios, entre los cuales se encontró evidencia que respalda la eficacia del método canguro en la mejora de diversos parámetros fisiológicos del neonato. Entre estos parámetros se encuentran la frecuencia cardíaca, la temperatura corporal y la saturación de oxígeno. Sin embargo, los resultados son heterogéneos. Las principales barreras para la implementación del método canguro incluyen: restricciones de las horas de visita, carga de trabajo del personal sanitario, creencias culturales negativas, falta de información y empoderamiento de las madres, además de la limitada participación de los padres. Conclusiones. El método canguro tiene un impacto positivo en el desarrollo los neonatos prematuros o de bajo peso. Sin embargo, su implementación se ve afectada por diversos factores socioculturales. Futuras investigaciones deben identificar los efectos reales sobre los parámetros fisiológicos del neonato.  Se necesitan estudios cualitativos para comprender mejor las perspectivas de las familias, de los equipos médicos, y así desarrollar estrategias de adaptación cultural que optimicen la aplicación del este método en diferentes contextos.

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é revisar as evidências científicas atuais sobre os efeitos fisiológicos do Método Canguru, explorar as barreiras e facilitadores para sua aplicação, além de identificar áreas do conhecimento ainda não exploradas.Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizada uma Revisão Integrativa, incluindo estudos de revisão quantitativa e qualitativa, nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e Cochrane, sem restrição de idioma. A avaliação crítica dos estudos foi conduzida com a ferramenta Joanna Briggs Institute.Resultados: Foram analisados 16 estudos, nos quais foram encontradas evidências que sustentam a eficácia do Método Canguru na melhoria de diversos parâmetros fisiológicos do recém-nascido, tais como frequência cardíaca, temperatura corporal e saturação de oxigênio. No entanto, os resultados apresentaram heterogeneidade. As principais barreiras à implementação do Método Canguru incluem restrições nos horários de visita, carga de trabalho do pessoal de saúde, crenças culturais negativas, falta de informação e empoderamento das mães, além da participação limitada dos pais.Conclusões: O Método Canguru demonstrou ter impacto positivo no desenvolvimento de neonatos prematuros ou de baixo peso. Contudo, sua implementação é afetada por diversos fatores socioculturais. Pesquisas futuras devem identificar os reais efeitos nos parâmetros fisiológicos do neonato. Estudos qualitativos são necessários para melhor compreender as perspectivas das famílias e das equipes médicas, visando desenvolver estratégias de adaptação cultural que otimizem a aplicação deste método em diferentes contextos.

Exclusive breastfeeding and length of hospital stay in premature infants at a Brazilian reference center for kangaroo mother care.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate exclusive breastfeeding at discharge and hospital length-of-stay in preterm infants undergoing or not the Kangaroo-Mother Care Method (KMC). METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted including preterm infants < 1800 g admitted to the neonatal unit of a KMC reference center. The infants were grouped into the KMC group and the non-KMC group. Multiple logistic and Poisson regressions were performed to evaluate the association between the KMC and two outcomes, exclusive breastfeeding at discharge, and hospital length-of-stay, adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS: 115 mother-infant dyads were included, 78 in the KMC group and 37 in the non-KMC group. In the bivariate analysis, the KMC group had a lower prevalence of maternal adverse conditions (6% vs. 32%, p < 0.001), a higher number of prenatal visits (median 6 vs. 3.5, p < 0.001), higher gestational ages (median 32 vs. 31 weeks, p < 0.05), higher birth weights (median 1530 vs. 1365 g, p < 0.01), a lower prevalence of necrotizing enterocolitis (3.8% vs. 16.2%, p < 0.05), parenteral nutrition (50% vs. 73%, p < 0.05), and deep vascular access (49.7% vs. 78.4%, p < 0.01), a higher prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (65% vs. 8%, p < 0.001) and a shorter length of hospital stay (median 28 vs. 42 days, p < 0.001). In the multiple regression analysis, the KMC group was 23 times more likely to be exclusively breastfed at discharge (OR = 23.1; 95% CI = 4,85-109,93) and had a 19% reduction in the hospital length-of-stay (IDR = 0.81; 95% CI = 0.76-0.86) compared to the non-KMC group. CONCLUSIONS: The KMC is associated with better short-term neonatal outcomes and should be encouraged in all Brazilian maternity hospitals.

Transição alimentar de prematuros internados na Unidade Canguru: revisão sistemática / Transición alimentaria de prematuros internados en la Unidad Canguro: revisión sistemática / Food transition of premature infants admitted to the Kangaroo Unit: systematic review

Resumo Objetivo Analisar as evidências disponíveis sobre a transição alimentar de sonda orogástrica para aleitamento materno diretamente na mama com prematuros internados em unidades hospitalares. Métodos Revisão sistemática da literatura com busca nas bases de dados PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, com os critérios de inclusão: estudos experimentais, sem restrição temporal e nos idiomas português, espanhol e inglês. A avaliação metodológica foi realizada por meio das ferramentas Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) e Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2.0) e consistiu em duas etapas: qualidade metodológica e o risco de viés dos estudos. Resultados Foram identificados 10 artigos, todos ensaios clínicos randomizados. As técnicas utilizadas na transição da dieta dos prematuros encontradas foram: sonda-dedo e seringa, copo e sonda-dedo, copo e mamadeira, colher e sucção não-nutritiva, sucção não-nutritiva, sucção não-nutritiva e estimulação oral, comportamento dos prematuros, cheiro do leite materno. Conclusão As técnicas evidenciadas permitiram a transição da dieta, em um período mais curto, reduzindo o tempo de internação, aumentando o ganho de peso e se mostraram seguras, desde que o prematuro tenha maturidade para ser realizada. Contudo, a mamadeira foi desaconselhada, pela ocorrência de episódios de dessaturação, aumento da frequência cardíaca e confusão de bico.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar las evidencias disponibles sobre la transición alimentaria de sonda orogástrica a lactancia materna directamente de la mama con prematuros internados en unidades hospitalarias. Métodos Revisión sistemática de la literatura con búsqueda en las bases de datos PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, con los siguientes criterios de inclusión: estudios experimentales, sin restricción temporal y en idioma portugués, español e inglés. La evaluación metodológica se realizó por medio de las herramientas Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) y Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2.0) y consistió en dos etapas: calidad metodológica y riesgo de sesgo de los estudios. Resultados Se identificaron 10 artículos, todos ensayos clínicos aleatorizados. Las técnicas utilizadas para la transición de la dieta de prematuros fueron: dedo-jeringa y jeringa, vaso y dedo-jeringa, vaso y mamadera, cuchara y succión no nutritiva, succión no nutritiva, succión no nutritiva y estimulación oral, comportamiento de los prematuros, olor de la leche materna. Conclusión Las técnicas observadas permitieron realizar la transición de la dieta en un período más corto, con reducción del tiempo de internación y mejor aumento de peso y demostraron ser seguras, siempre que el prematuro tenga madurez para realizarlas. No obstante, se desaconseja la mamadera por la presencia de episodios de desaturación, aumento de la frecuencia cardíaca y confusión tetina-pezón. Número de registro da revisão sistemática: CRD42021240725 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=240725)

Abstract Objective To analyze the available evidence on the transition from orogastric tube feeding to breastfeeding directly from the breast with premature infants admitted to hospital units. Methods Systematic literature review with search in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, with the inclusion criteria: experimental studies, without temporal restrictions and in Portuguese, Spanish and English. The methodological assessment was carried out using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) and Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2.0) tools and consisted of two stages: methodological quality and the risk of bias of the studies. Results 10 papers were identified, all randomized clinical trials. The techniques used in transitioning the premature babies' diet were: finger tube and syringe, cup and finger tube, cup and bottle, spoon and non-nutritive sucking, non-nutritive sucking, non-nutritive sucking and oral stimulation, behavior of premature babies, and smell of breast milk. Conclusion The demonstrated techniques allowed the transition of the diet in a shorter period, reducing the length of hospital stay, increasing weight gain 1and proved to be safe, as long as the premature baby is mature enough to undergo the procedure. However, bottle feeding was not recommended due to the occurrence of episodes of desaturation, increased heart rate and nipple confusion. Systematic review registration number: CRD42021240725 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=240725)

Método Canguru: percepção da equipe de enfermagem em uma maternidade de alto risco / Kangaroo Method: perception of the nursing team in a high-risk maternity hospital / Método Canguro: percepción del equipo de enfermería en una maternidad de alto riesgo

Objetivo: analisar a percepção da equipe de enfermagem sobre o método canguru em uma maternidade de alto risco. Método: estudo exploratório, descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com enfermeiros de uma maternidade de alto risco de Recife (PE), desenvolvida entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2020. As entrevistas foram transcritas e submetida a análise através da técnica de conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: ocorreu a formulação de duas categorias, assistência de enfermagem no método canguru e benefícios e desafios encontrados no Método Canguru. As participantes relataram que os cuidados de enfermagem se baseiam principalmente em orientações as mães, a escassez de profissionais e baixa adesão foram evidenciados como principais desafios. Conclusão: constatou-se que a atuação de enfermagem no método canguru é um complexo processo, necessitando de uma equipe de enfermagem motivada e especializada

Objective: analyze the nursing team's perception of the kangaroo method in a high-risk maternity hospital. Method: exploratory, descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, carried out through semi-structured interviews with nurses from a high-risk maternity hospital in Recife (PE), carried out between January and February 2020. The interviews were transcribed and subjected to analysis using the content technique by Bardin. Results: two categories were formulated, nursing care in the kangaroo method and benefits and challenges found in the Kangaroo Method. Participants reported that nursing care is mainly based on guidance from mothers, the shortage of professionals and low adherence were highlighted as main challenges. Conclusion: it was found that nursing practice in the kangaroo method is a complex process, requiring a motivated and specialized nursing team

Objetivos: analizar la percepción del equipo de enfermería sobre el método canguro en una maternidad de alto riesgo. Método: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo, realizado a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas a enfermeros de una maternidad de alto riesgo de Recife (PE), realizado entre enero y febrero de 2020. Las entrevistas fueron transcritas y sometidas a análisis mediante el Técnica de contenidos de Bardin. Resultados: Se formularon dos categorías, los cuidados de enfermería en el método canguro y los beneficios y desafíos encontrados en el Método Canguro. Los participantes informaron que la atención de enfermería se basa principalmente en la orientación de las madres, la escasez de profesionales y la baja adherencia fueron destacados como principales desafíos. Conclusión: se encontró que la práctica de enfermería en el método canguro es un proceso complejo, que requiere de un equipo de enfermería motivado y especializado

Aleitamento materno exclusivo e uso da bolsa canguru em bebês a termo entre o primeiro e segundo mês de idade / Exclusive breastfeeding and the use of kangaroo slings among full-term infants between their first and second months of age / Amamantamiento materno exclusivo y uso de la bolsa canguro en bebés a término entre el primer y segundo mes de edad

Objetivo: verificar a associação entre o uso da bolsa canguru, desde a maternidade até o domicílio, e aleitamento materno exclusivo, entre o 1o e 2o mês de idade, em bebês a termo saudáveis; identificar o nível de autoeficácia para o aleitamento materno, das mães que utilizaram a bolsa canguru. Métodos: estudo transversal com mães que receberam uma bolsa canguru após o parto, na maternidade, e foram orientadas sobre manterem seus bebês nesta postura, pelo menos uma hora por dia. Entre um e dois meses após o nascimento, foram investigadas a frequência do uso da bolsa canguru, autoeficácia materna da amamentação e tipo de alimentação dos bebês. Para análise foi empregado o teste ꭓ2 ou Exato de Fisher e o coeficiente V de Cramer (p < 0,05). Resultados: participaram 98 mães. Todas utilizaram a bolsa canguru no alojamento conjunto, 39,8% utilizaram três ou mais vezes por semana, no domicílio entre o primeiro e segundo mês após o parto; 70,4% dos bebês permaneceram em Aleitamento Materno Exclusivo (AME), o nível da autoeficácia materna para amamentação foi alto. AME esteve associado ao uso da bolsa canguru no domicílio (p = 0,014). Conclusão: bebês a termo saudáveis podem se beneficiar do uso da bolsa canguru desde a maternidade, estendido até o domicílio.

Objectives: to verify the association between kangaroo slings used from maternity hospital to home, and exclusive breastfeeding among healthy full-term babies between the 1st and 2nd months of age; to identify breastfeeding self-efficacy level of those mothers using a kangaroo sling. Method: this cross-sectional study addressed mothers who received a kangaroo sling after giving birth, at maternity hospital, and were instructed to keep the babies in this posture at least one hour daily. The frequency with which the mothers used the kangaroo sling, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and the type of feeding were investigated between one and two months after delivery. ꭓ2 or Fisher's exact test and Cramer's V coefficient (p < 0.05) were adopted in the analysis. Results: ninety-eight mothers participated in the study. All of them used the kangaroo sling in rooming-in; 39.8% used it three or more times a week at home between the 1st and 2nd months after giving birth; 70.4% of the babies remained on Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF), the level of breastfeeding self-efficacy was high, and EBF was associated with the use of a kangaroo sling at home (p = 0.014). Conclusion: healthy full-term babies can benefit from using a kangaroo sling, starting at the maternity hospital and extending its use to home.

Objetivo: verificar la asociación entre el uso de la bolsa canguro, desde la maternidad hasta el domicilio, y amamantamiento materno exclusivo, entre el 1o e 2o mes de edad, en bebés a término saludables; identificar el nivel de autoeficacia para el amamantamiento materno, de las madres que utilizaron la bolsa canguro. Métodos: estudio transversal con madres que recibieron una bolsa canguro después del parto, en la maternidad, y fueron orientadas sobre mantener sus bebés en esta postura, por lo menos una hora por día. Entre uno y dos meses después del nacimiento, fueron investigadas la frecuencia del uso de la bolsa canguro, autoeficacia materna del amamantamiento y tipo de alimentación de los bebés. Para el análisis fue empleado el test ꭓ2 o Exacto de Fisher y el coeficiente V de Cramer (p < 0,05). Resultados: participaron 98 madres. Todas utilizaron la bolsa canguro en alojamiento conjunto, 39,8% utilizaron tres o más veces por semana, en el domicilio entre el primero y segundo mes después el parto; 70,4%, de los bebés, permaneció en Lactancia Materno Exclusivo (LME); el nivel de la autoeficacia materna para amamantamiento fue alto. El LME estuvo asociado al uso de la bolsa canguro en el domicilio (p = 0,014). Conclusión: bebés a término saludables pueden beneficiarse del uso de la bolsa canguro desde la maternidad, extendido hasta el domicilio.

The effectiveness of kangaroo mother care in lowering postpartum depression in mothers of preterm and low birth weight babies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) intervention involves skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant. Some studies have shown a decrease in postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers of preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants. However, the literature is scattered and of variable quality. Aims: To conduct a systematic review of available literature and provide a comprehensive picture of the effect of KMC on PPD among mothers of preterm and LBW infants. Methods: The study was reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) Guidelines. After PROSPERO registration, a systematic search was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Central Library, and Google Scholar from the inception of the databases till 14 June 2021. Of the 2944 studies assessed for titles and abstracts, nine studies with 2042 participants were included in the review. Included articles targeted mothers with LBW (<2500 g) or preterm infants (<37 weeks), used an authentic PPD tool, and had standard care or an incubator as the control group. Studies not published in English and in which mothers had a previous psychiatric illness were excluded. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for randomized control trials and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for observational studies. All the results were converted to standard mean deviation and pooled together using a random-effects model with a 95% CI. A P-value of less than 0.05 is considered significant. Results: KMC Intervention was significantly associated with a lower depression score than control groups. The reduction in depression in the intervention (KMC) group was moderate: SMD=-0.38 (-0.68 to -0.08; 95% CI; I 2=86%; P=0.013). No significant difference was found between the PPD scores of both groups using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale score. Conclusions: The authors conclude that the negative effects of LBW and preterm birth experience on maternal mental health can be avoided to a moderate degree by KMC. Due to a lack of methodological uniformity, different scales for outcome measurement, and discrepancies in intervention features, significantly high heterogeneity was detected. The authors need further larger-scale studies with a uniform study design to better predict the efficacy of KMC better.

Effectiveness of an Early Skin-to-Skin Contact Program for Pregnant Women with Cesarean Section: A Quasi-Experimental Trial.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to clarify the effectiveness of early skin-to-skin contact (SSC) after a cesarean section (CS) program. METHODS: An "early SSC after CS" program was implemented at a tertiary care hospital in Tanzania. A non-equivalent group design was used. A questionnaire was used to collect data on exclusive breastfeeding, breastfeeding intention, Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised Indicator (BSS-RI) score, perioperative pain with a visual analogue scale, and infant hospitalization for infectious diseases and diarrhea at 2-3 days postpartum. Follow-up surveys were conducted until 4 months postpartum regarding exclusive breastfeeding, breastfeeding intention, and hospitalization of the infants. RESULTS: This study involved 172 parturient women who underwent CS, with 86 in the intervention group and 86 in the control group. The exclusive breastfeeding rates at 4 months postpartum were 57 (76.0%) in the intervention group and 58 (76.3%) in the control group, with no significant difference. The BSS-RI score was higher in the intervention group (7.91, range 4-12, SD 2.42) than in the control group (7.18, range 3-12, SD 2.02) (p = 0.007) for women who underwent emergency CS. The survival probability for infants hospitalized owing to infectious diseases, and diarrhea was significantly higher in the intervention group (98.5%) than in the control group (88.3%) (χ2 = 5.231, p = 0.022) for multiparas. CONCLUSION: The early SSC after CS program showed a positive effect on the birth satisfaction of women undergoing emergency CS. It also reduced the incidence of infants hospitalized owing to infectious diseases and diarrhea for multiparas.

Efficacy of kangaroo mother care combined with neonatal phototherapy in newborns with non-pathological jaundice: A meta-analysis.

Background: The kangaroo-mother care method (KMC) is a skin-to-skin contact-centered care approach with numerous benefits for neonates, but its impact on the treatment of jaundiced neonates is unknown. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of KMC combined with neonatal phototherapy (NNPT) in treating neonates with non-pathological jaundice. Methods: Relevant articles were searched in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases from database establishment to April 2022. The outcomes included, without limitation, serum bilirubin levels, and duration of phototherapy. Results: This meta-analysis included five studies (4 randomized controlled trials and 1 observational study) involving four hundred eighty-two neonates with non-pathological jaundice. The results showed that the group receiving KMC combined with NNPT had lower serum bilirubin at 72 h after intervention [weighted mean difference (WMD) = -1.51, p = 0.03], shorter duration of phototherapy [standard mean difference (SMD) = -1.45, p < 0.001] and shorter duration of hospitalization (SMD = -1.32, p = 0.002) compared to NNPT group. There was no difference in peak bilirubin in both groups of neonates (WMD = -0.12, p = 0.62). Conclusions: KMC combined with NNPT helped to treat non-pathological jaundice in newborns compared to NNPT alone.

Skin-to-skin contact in mothers with suspected, probable, or confirmed COVID-19.

BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization recommends skin-to-skin contact (SSC) in newborns of mothers with COVID-19, applying infection prevention and control measures, and after a process of antenatal counseling on the possible risks and benefits. In this study, the reasons given for and against postnatal SSC in mothers with COVID-19 were reviewed. METHOD: Between November and December 2020, we conducted a scoping review. Twenty-six relevant studies were identified. The results were extracted and presented narratively. RESULTS: The reasons described for avoiding SSC have include contradictory recommendations, risk of virus transmission, impossibility of universal antepartum maternal screening for COVID-19, work overload, and ethical considerations. The reasons given for the maintenance of SSC include maternal and infant benefits of SSC, previous experiences in viral outbreaks, protection of newborns against infections, decreased contact with professionals, caregivers and surfaces, and preservation of natural processes. CONCLUSIONS: The recommendation to allow SSC is based primarily on the acceptance that horizontal perinatal transmission is unlikely if correct hygiene precautions are taken and that the benefits of SSC outweigh the potential risks of neonatal COVID-19 infection. Knowing the reasons that have motivated the current recommendations on SSC is essential to be able to carry out an effective prenatal parental education that allows a shared decision to be made.

Effect of Non-Pharmacological Methods in the Reduction of Neonatal Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

In neonatology, neonates have traditionally been considered incapable of feeling pain, due to the immaturity of their nervous system. Currently, there is sufficient information on the perception of pain in neonates; however, this treatment at this crucial stage for development requires a better approach. For this reason, the aim of this study was to analyse the efficacy of non-pharmacological analgesia interventions during heel prick, and to assess their effects on heart rate (HR), premature infant pain profile (PIPP) and O2 saturation. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed following the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA), and the Cochrane collaboration handbook. The databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL and Science Direct were searched until the end of January 2022. The DerSimonian and Laird methods were used to estimate the effect size with a 95% confidence interval (CI95%). Effect size estimates were 0.05 (95% CI: -0.19, 0.29) for HR, -0.02 (95% CI: -0.24, 0.21) for PIPP scale, and -0.12 (95% CI: -0.29, 0.05) for O2 saturation. The non-pharmacological interventions analysed (breastfeeding, kangaroo-mother care method, oral sucrose and non-nutritive sucking) were not statistically significant in reducing neonatal pain, but did influence the decrease in pain score and a faster stabilisation of vital signs.

Maternal-fetal and neonatal characteristics associated with Kangaroo-Mother Care Method adherence.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the association of maternal and neonatal characteristics with the adherence status to the in-hospital stages of the Kangaroo-Mother Care Method - KMC (full, partial, and no-adherence). METHODS: Retrospective cohort study including infants < 2500 g admitted to a reference maternity hospital for the KMC in Rio de Janeiro from January to December 2018. Maternal and neonatal characteristics were distributed according to the adherence status to the KMC in-hospital stages. In the first stage, KMC is performed in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Conventional Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit. The second stage is completed in Kangaroo Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit. Multinomial multiple regression was performed with KMC adherence as a three-category dependent variable and maternal and neonatal characteristics as independent variables. RESULTS: Of 166 dyads, 102 (61.5%) participated in two stages. Those who did not participate in any stage (n = 52; 31.3%) had a lower level of education, a higher frequency of adverse conditions, and were more often single mothers; mothers who participated only in the first stage (n = 12; 7,2%) had more premature and sick infants. Conditions associated with adherence to the two stages compared to no adherence were: high school education (OR = 2.34; 95% CI = 1.08-5.07), presence of a partner (OR = 3.82; 95% CI = 1.7-8.61), no adverse conditions (OR = 3.54; 95% CI = 1.59-7.89) and no neonatal resuscitation (OR = 2.73; 95% CI = 1.22-6.1). CONCLUSIONS: The study identified maternal and neonatal conditions associated with adherence status to the KMC. The results suggest opportunities to improve adherence.

From implementation to dissemination of kangaroo care in santa catarina: a foucault's analysis / De la implantación a la difusión del método canguro en santa catarina: un análisis foucaultiano / Da implantação à disseminação do método canguru em santa catarina: uma análise foucaultiana

ABSTRACT Objective: to know the process of kangaroo care implementation and dissemination in the state of Santa Catarina. Method: this is socio-historical research with a qualitative approach, with data collection carried out from January to November 2019, through interviews with 12 oral sources. Analysis was carried out in the light of genealogical analysis proposed by Foucault, with the help of Atlas.ti Cloud®. Results: the process of kangaroo care implementation and dissemination in Santa Catarina happened from the breaking of resistance to the light of scientific knowledge, training and awareness that gradually captivated health professionals for the incorporation of new knowledge in neonatal care practice. Conclusion: kangaroo care implementation as a public health policy configured a paradigm shift in neonatal care in Santa Catarina. Although scientifically supported, it took years to materialize in the state and still faces resistance.

RESUMEN Objetivo: conozca el proceso de implementación y difusión del método canguro en el estado de Santa Catarina. Método: se trata de una investigación sociohistórica con enfoque cualitativo, con recolección de datos realizada de enero a noviembre de 2019, a través de entrevistas con 12 fuentes orales. El análisis se realizó a la luz del análisis genealógico propuesto por Foucault, con la ayuda del software Atlas.ti Cloud®. Resultados: el proceso de implantación y difusión del método canguro, en Santa Catarina, pasó por el rompimiento de resistencias a la luz del conocimiento científico, la formación y la concientización que poco a poco contagió a los profesionales de la salud para la incorporación de nuevos conocimientos en la práctica del cuidado neonatal. Consideraciones finales: la implementación del método canguro, como política de salud pública, configuró un cambio de paradigma en la atención neonatal en Santa Catarina. Aunque científicamente respaldado, tardó años en materializarse en el estado y aún enfrenta resistencia.

RESUMO Objetivo: conhecer o processo de implantação e disseminação do Método Canguru no estado de Santa Catarina. Método: pesquisa sócio histórica com abordagem qualitativa, com coleta de dados realizada de janeiro a novembro de 2019, por meio de entrevistas com 12 fontes orais. A análise foi realizada à luz da análise genealógica proposta por Foucault, com o auxílio do software Atlas.ti Cloud®. Resultados: o processo de implantação e disseminação do Método Canguru, em Santa Catarina, aconteceu a partir da quebra de resistências à luz do saber científico, capacitações e sensibilizações que contagiaram aos poucos os profissionais de saúde para a incorporação dos novos saberes na prática do Cuidado Neonatal. Considerações finais: a implantação do Método Canguru, enquanto política pública de saúde configurou uma mudança de paradigma no Cuidado Neonatal em Santa Catarina. Embora cientificamente respaldado, levou anos para se concretizar no estado e ainda enfrenta resistências.

Características do contato pele a pele em unidades neonatais brasileiras: estudo multicêntrico / Características del contacto piel con piel en unidades neonatales brasileñas: estudio multicéntrico / Characteristics of skin-to-skin contact in Brazilian neonatal units: a multicenter study

Resumo Objetivo Descrever o início, duração, local e quem realiza o contato pele a pele em unidades neonatais brasileiras. Métodos Estudo multicêntrico descritivo, longitudinal, realizado de maio de 2018 a março de 2020, em cinco unidades neonatais referência para o Método Canguru no Brasil, que incluiu recém-nascidos com peso até 1800g. As características maternas e dos recém-nascidos foram coletadas em prontuários e entrevistas. A prática do contato pele a pele era registrada em cartões anexados ao leito, preenchidos pela equipe e pelos pais. A análise ocorreu por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados Foram incluídos 405 recém-nascidos, 51,4% do sexo masculino, mediana de idade gestacional de 31,4 semanas e de peso ao nascimento de 1.412g. Em relação ao tempo de realização do contato pele a pele, a mediana da frequência do contato diário foi de 1,5 vezes (IIQ: 1,2 - 2,4), o tempo/dia de 147 min/dia (IIQ: 106,7 - 263,0) e a realização do primeiro contato aos cinco dias de vida (IIQ:4,0-8,0). O maior tempo de contato/dia foi realizado pelas mães, com mediana de 137,8 min/dia (IIQ:95,6-232,1) e a segunda etapa do Método Canguru, Unidade de Cuidados Intermediários Canguru, foi o local onde se realizou por maior tempo o contato, com mediana de 184,4 min/dia (IIQ:124,7-455,4). Conclusão Nas unidades avaliadas, o contato pele a pele é praticado de forma intermitente, poucas vezes por dia, predominantemente pelas mães e com maior tempo de exposição na segunda etapa. É necessário buscar meios que possibilitem mais encontros entre mãe/pai-filho e que dê condições de maior permanência dos genitores no hospital.

Resumen Objetivo Describir el inicio, duración, lugar y quién realiza el contacto piel con piel en unidades neonatales brasileñas. Métodos Estudio multicéntrico descriptivo, longitudinal, realizado de mayo de 2018 a marzo de 2020, en cinco unidades neonatales de referencia del Método Canguro en Brasil, que incluyó recién nacidos de hasta 1800 g de peso. Las características maternas y de los recién nacidos fueron recopiladas en historias clínicas y entrevistas. La práctica del contacto piel con piel fue registrada en tarjetas anexadas a la cama, completadas por el equipo y por los padres. El análisis se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva. Resultados Se incluyeron 405 recién nacidos, 51,4 % de sexo masculino, mediana de 31,4 semanas de edad gestacional y de 1412 g de peso al nacer. Con relación al tiempo de realización del contacto piel con piel, la mediana de la frecuencia del contacto diario fue 1,5 veces (IIQ: 1,2 - 2,4), el tiempo/día fue de 147 min/día (IIQ: 106,7 - 263,0) y la realización del primer contacto a los cinco días de vida (IIQ:4,0-8,0). El mayor tiempo de contacto/día fue realizado por las madres, con una mediana de 137,8 min/día (IIQ:95,6-232,1) y la segunda etapa del Método Canguro, la Unidad de Cuidados Intermedios Canguro, fue el lugar donde se realizó el contacto por mayor tiempo, con una mediana de 184,4 min/día (IIQ:124,7-455,4). Conclusión En las unidades analizadas, el contacto piel con piel se practica de forma intermitente, pocas veces por día, predominantemente por las madres y con mayor tiempo de exposición en la segunda etapa. Es necesario buscar medios que permitan más encuentros entre madre/padre-hijo y que ofrezcan condiciones de mayor permanencia de los progenitores en el hospital.

Abstract Objective To describe the beginning, duration, location and who makes skin-to-skin contact in Brazilian neonatal units. Methods This is a descriptive, longitudinal multicenter study, carried out from May 2018 to March 2020, in five reference neonatal units for Kangaroo Mother Care in Brazil, which included newborns weighing up to 1,800 grams. Maternal and newborn characteristics were collected from medical records and interviews. Skin-to-skin contact was recorded on cards attached to the bed, filled in by the team and fathers. Analysis occurred through descriptive statistics. Results We included 405 newborns, 51.4% male, median gestational age of 31.4 weeks and birth weight of 1,412 grams. Regarding skin-to-skin contact time, the median daily contact frequency was 1.5 times (IQR: 1.2 - 2.4), the time/day was 147 min/day (IQR: 106.7 - 263.0) and the first contact at five days of life (IQR:4.0-8.0). The longest contact time/day was performed by mothers, with a median of 137.8 minutes per day (IQR:95.6-232.1), and the second stage of kangaroo Mother Care, kangaroo Intermediate Care Unit, was the place where contact was performed for the longest time, with a median of 184.4 minutes per day (IQR:124.7-455.4). Conclusion In the units assessed, skin-to-skin contact is practiced intermittently, a few times a day, predominantly by mothers and with longer exposure time in the second stage. It is necessary to seek ways that allow more encounters between mother/father-child and that gives conditions of greater permanence of fathers in the hospital.

Clinical practice guideline for kangaroo mother care in preterm and low birth weight infants.

Kangaroo mother care has reduced mortality and morbidity in preterm and low birth weight infants and has many benefits, such as promoting breastfeeding. Based on the current evidence in China and international, we developed a clinical practice guideline for kangaroo mother care in preterm and low birth weight infants using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation and proposed 34 recommendations for 20 key questions. Our goal is to promote the appropriate implementation of kangaroo mother care in clinical practice.

Cultural Care Practices Provided at Home by the Zenú Indigenous Mothers to their Premature Children and to Those with Low Birth Weight.

OBJECTIVES: The work's aim was to comprehend the cultural practices of the care by Zenú indigenous mothers to their newborn premature children and those of low birth weight by implementing the Kangaroo-Mother method at home. METHODS: Qualitative study of particularistic ethnographic approach, with participation from eight mothers and two key informants trained in the Kangaroo-Mother method, who were interviewed and observed in their homes, in the municipalities of San Andrés de Sotavento, Tuchín, Sampués, and San Antonio de Palmitos from the Departments of Córdoba and Sucre (Colombia), respectively. Ethnographic analysis was performed. The criteria of data saturation and methodological rigor, typical of qualitative research, were applied. RESULTS: Eight Zenú indigenous mothers and two key informants from the family participated in the study. The themes emerging were the context, a different experience, adaptations of the Kangaroo-Mother method at home and care practices, protection and healing based on customs and cultural tradition. CONCLUSIONS: The indigenous mothers provide holistic care to their newborn premature children and those with low birth weight, by integrating the knowledge and practices of the Kangaroo-Mother method and with the ancestral practices of care, protection, and healing characteristic of the context and culture; thus, transcending the use of resources available in the environment.

Analgesic effect of kangaroo position method versus sucrose during heel punctures in newborn: randomized clinical trial / Efeitos analgésicos da posição canguru versus sacarose durante punções de calcâneo em recém-nascidos: ensaio clínico randomizado

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: 25% sucrose and kangaroo position are effective for neonatal analgesia in single procedures and sucrose is also effective in repeated procedures. Behavioral and physiological responses and adverse effect on newborns submitted to kangaroo position or 25% sucrose for analgesia were compared in two heel punctures applied during the first hours of life. METHODS: Randomized clinical trial with 80 newborns and 40 mothers. Data were collected during two heel punctures. The kangaroo position was performed for three minutes before, during and three minutes after the punctures. Oral 25% sucrose (0.5 mL/kg) was administered two minutes before the punctures and the newborns were kept in a crib. Each data collection was divided into nine phases. The facial action, crying and heart rate data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative analyses. Facial actions, assessed by the Newborn Facial Coding System scale, was used to test the hypothesis. The frequency of gastric side effects was calculated. Ethical aspects were preserved. RESULTS: Facial actions did not differ (p>0.05) between groups in the two data collections. There were no relevant changes in heart rate between and within groups. The newborns in the kangaroo group cried more than in the sucrose group (p<0.05) in the second collection. In the administration of sucrose, more side effects were observed in the first (p=0.02) and second collection (p=0.007). CONCLUSION: The kangaroo position is as effective as the administration of 25% sucrose to relieve pain resulting from two repeated heel punctures.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Sacarose a 25% e posição canguru são efetivos para analgesia neonatal em procedimentos únicos e a sacarose também é efetiva em procedimentos repetidos. Comparou-se as respostas comportamentais e fisiológicas e o efeito adverso entre recém-nascidos submetidos a posição canguru ou sacarose a 25% na analgesia em duas punções de calcâneo, aplicadas durante as primeiras horas de vida. MÉTODOS: Ensaio clínico randomizado com 80 recém-nascidos e 40 mães. Os dados foram coletados durante duas punções de calcâneo. A posição canguru foi realizada por três minutos antes, durante e três minutos após as punções. A sacarose a 25% oral (0,5 mL/kg) foi administrada dois minutos antes das punções e os recém-nascidos permaneceram em berço. Cada coleta de dados foi dividida em nove fases. Os dados da mímica facial, choro e frequência cardíaca foram analisados por meio de análises descritivas e comparativas. A mímica facial, avaliada pela escala Newborn Facial Coding System, foi utilizada para testar a hipótese. A frequência dos efeitos adversos gástricos foi calculada. Os aspectos éticos foram preservados. RESULTADOS: A mímica facial não diferiu (p>0,05) entre os grupos nas duas coletas de dados. Não houve alterações relevantes na frequência cardíaca entre e intragrupos. Os recém-nascidos do grupo canguru choraram mais que no grupo sacarose (p<0,05) na segunda coleta. Na administração de sacarose, foram observados mais efeitos adversos, na primeira (p=0,02) e segunda coleta (p=0,007). CONCLUSÃO: A posição canguru é tão eficaz quanto a administração de sacarose a 25% para aliviar a dor decorrente de duas punções de calcâneo repetidas.

Factors associated with the duration of breastfeeding in mothers of babies cared for in a kangaroo family program / Factores asociados a la duración de la lactancia en madres de bebés atendidos en un programa de familia canguro / Fatores associados à duração do aleitamento materno em mães de bebês atendidos em programa família canguru

Goal. To determine the factors associated with the duration of breastfeeding in mothers of babies cared for in a kangaroo family program. Methods. Quantitative, observational study with a secondary source of a retrospective cohort of 707 babies with monitoring at admission, at 40 weeks, at three and at six months of corrected age in the kangaroo family program of a public hospital in the municipality of Rionegro (Antioquia, Colombia) from 2016 to 2019. Results. 49.6% of babies were born with low weight for gestational age and 51.5% were female. 58.3% of the mothers were unemployed and 86.2% of them lived with their partner. When entering the kangaroo family program, 94.2% of the babies received breastfeeding and at six months they were 44.7%. The variables that were associated with the duration of breastfeeding up to six months according to the explanatory model were: the mother's cohabitation with her partner (adjusted prevalence ratio - APR: 1.34) and receiving breastfeeding when entering the kangaroo family program (APR: 2.30). Conclusion. The factors related to the duration of breastfeeding in mothers of babies cared for in the kangaroo family program were that the mother lived with her partner and that the mother was breastfeeding when she entered the program, therefore they received education and support from the interdisciplinary team, which could favor confidence and willingness towards breastfeeding.

Objetivo.Determinar los factores asociados a la duración de la lactancia en madres de bebés atendidos en un programa de familia canguro. Métodos. Estudio cuantitativo, observacional con fuente secundaria de una cohorte retrospectiva de 707 bebés con seguimiento al ingreso, a las 40 semanas, a los tres y a los seis meses de edad corregida en el programa familia canguro de un hospital público del municipio de Rionegro (Antioquia, Colombia) entre 2016 y 2019. Resultados. El 49.6 % de los bebés nacieron con bajo peso para la edad gestacional y 51.5% eran de sexo femenino. El 58.3% de las madres eran desempleadas y un 86.2 % de ellas convivía con su pareja. Al ingresar al programa familia canguro, el 94.2 % de los bebés recibían lactancia materna y a los seis meses correspondió al 44.7%. Las variables que se asociaron con la duración de la lactancia materna hasta los seis meses según el modelo explicativo fueron: la convivencia de la madre con la pareja (razón de prevalencia ajustada - RPa: 1.34) y recibir lactancia al ingresar al programa familia canguro (RPa: 2.30). Conclusión. Los factores que se relacionaron con la duración de la lactancia en madres de bebés atendidos en el programa de familia canguro fueron, por un lado, que la madre conviviera con su pareja y, por otro, que la madre estuviera lactando al ingreso al programa, por lo que recibieron educación y acompañamiento por parte del equipo interdisciplinario, lo cual pudo favorecer la confianza y disposición hacia la lactancia.

Objetivo.Determinar os fatores associados à duração do aleitamento materno em mães de bebês atendidos em um programa família canguru. Métodos.Estudo quantitativo, observacional com fonte secundária de uma coorte retrospectiva de 707 bebês com acompanhamento na admissão, às 40 semanas, aos três e seis meses de idade corrigida no programa família canguru de um hospital público do município de Rionegro (Antioquia, Colômbia) entre 2016 e 2019. Resultados.49.6% dos bebês nasceram com baixo peso para a idade gestacional e 51.5% eram do sexo feminino. 58.3% das mães estavam desempregadas e 86.2% delas moravam com o companheiro. Ao ingressar no programa família canguru, 94.2% dos bebês receberam aleitamento materno e aos seis meses correspondeu a 44.7%. As variáveis que se associaram à duração do aleitamento materno até seis meses segundo o modelo explicativo foram: a coabitação da mãe com o companheiro (razão de prevalência ajustada - TAEG: 1.34) e receber aleitamento materno ao ingressar no programa família canguru (RPa: 2.30). Conclusão. Os fatores que se relacionaram com a duração do aleitamento materno em mães de bebês atendidos no programa família canguru foram que a mãe morava com o companheiro e que a mãe estava amamentando quando ingressou no programa, para o qual receberam educação e apoio da da equipe interdisciplinar, o que poderia favorecer a confiança e disposição para a amamentação.

The possible mediating relationship promoted by the self-efficacy of breastfeeding associated with the Kangaroo Method on indicators of exclusive breastfeeding

Abstract Objective Assess the mediating role of breastfeeding self-efficacy in the association between the Kangaroo Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit and exclusive breastfeeding. Method Cross-sectional study nested in a cohort, carried out in the Neonatal Unit of a Brazilian university hospital between September 2018 and March 2020. The sample consisted of 114 newborns weighing ≤1800 g and their mothers who were divided into those who participated in the first and second stages of the Kangaroo Method and those who only passed through the first stage, categorized as the Conventional group. To assess the self-efficacy of breastfeeding, the Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Scale - Short-Form was used. The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare the breastfeeding self-efficacy score between the groups, and Fisher's exact test to compare rates of exclusive breastfeeding. The adjusted structural equation model was used to check for the mediating effect of breastfeeding self-efficacy. The significance level adopted was 5%. Results The kangaroo group had a higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge (p= 0.000). There was a positive association between having remained in the kangaroo (p= 0.003) and the breastfeeding self-efficacy score (p= 0.025) with the rate of exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge. Breastfeeding self-efficacy did not act as a mediator. Conclusion The self-efficacy of breastfeeding and the stay of the low birth weight newborn baby in the kangaroo unit acted positively and independently in exclusive breastfeeding, and the self-efficacy of breastfeeding did not act as a mediator in this association.