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Changing nursing practice through research utilization: consistent support for breastfeeding mothers.

J K Janken1, G Blythe, P T Campbell

  • 1College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of North Carolina at Charlotte 28223, USA.

Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|February 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This project improved nursing support for early postpartum breastfeeding. While fewer infants needed bilirubin tests, key outcomes like bilirubin levels and lactation onset showed no significant change.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Neonatal Care
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Early postpartum breastfeeding practices are linked to improved infant health outcomes.
  • Research supports practices like early initiation, frequent feeding, and avoiding supplementation.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in supporting these breastfeeding behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase staff nurse support for key early postpartum breastfeeding practices.
  • To evaluate the impact of an organizational research utilization project on breastfeeding support and infant outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • An organizational approach to research utilization was implemented.
  • A before-and-after study design was used to assess practice changes.
  • Data on infant bilirubin levels, hyperbilirubinemia incidence, and lactation onset were collected.

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Main Results:

  • The percentage of infants undergoing bilirubin testing significantly decreased.
  • No significant differences were observed in mean bilirubin levels between groups.
  • There were no significant differences in the incidence of hyperbilirubinemia or the onset of lactation.

Conclusions:

  • The project successfully promoted evidence-based nursing care for breastfeeding mothers.
  • While some process measures improved, direct patient outcomes related to bilirubin and lactation onset were not significantly affected.
  • Further research may be needed to optimize interventions for improving breastfeeding outcomes.