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Supporting breastfeeding: how to implement agency change.

D J Ellis

    Naacog'S Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women'S Health Nursing
    |January 1, 1992
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    Health care agencies can improve breastfeeding support by systematically changing policies. Implementing a structured approach ensures effective support for breastfeeding mothers and infants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Health Policy
    • Maternal and Child Health

    Background:

    • Current health care agency policies can hinder breastfeeding initiation and continuation.
    • A supportive environment is crucial for breastfeeding success.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a systematic approach for health care agencies to modify policies and create a supportive breastfeeding environment.
    • To guide agency personnel through a change process for improved breastfeeding outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic and purposeful policy change.
    • Awareness building among agency personnel.
    • Guided change process involving goal-setting, assessment, education, and evaluation.

    Main Results:

    • Policies can be modified to foster a supportive milieu for breastfeeding.
    • A structured change process enhances effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • Systematic, purposeful changes in health care agency policies are effective in supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants.
    • Evaluation against the World Health Organization/United Nations Children's Fund "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" provides a benchmark for success.

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