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Implementing evidence-based practice: reducing risk for low birth weight through pregnancy smoking cessation
Judith A Maloni1, Susan A Albrecht, Karen Kelly Thomas
1Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106-4904, USA. jam44@po.cwru.edu
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|October 21, 2003
Summary
This study integrated evidence-based smoking cessation protocols into prenatal care. Nurses can reduce low birth weight risks by addressing smoking during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Translational Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) established a research utilization program in 1989.
- The program evolved into Research-Based Practice (RBP), employing translational research to bridge evidence and clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and integration of the sixth RBP project (RBP6).
- To implement an evidence-based protocol for addressing smoking in pregnancy within clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Developed a protocol integrating the "5 As" (ask, advise, assess, assist, arrange) for smoking cessation.
- Incorporated screening and counseling into routine prenatal and postpartum care visits.
- Utilized evidence from sources like the Cochrane database.
Main Results:
- An evidence-based protocol for smoking in pregnancy was successfully integrated into clinical practice.
- The protocol facilitates systematic screening and intervention for smoking cessation during maternity care.
Conclusions:
- Integrating smoking cessation counseling into routine maternity care is feasible and recommended.
- Nurses play a crucial role in reducing the incidence of low birth weight by addressing maternal smoking.