Maternal-newborn nursing: thirteen challenges that influence excellence in practice

Area of Science:

• Maternal-Newborn Nursing
• Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

• Maternal-newborn nursing is a critical area of healthcare delivery.
• Ensuring excellence in this field requires continuous evaluation and adaptation to evolving challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review existing research and identify 13 significant challenges affecting maternal-newborn nursing practice.
• To encourage nurses to assess their practices against these identified areas for continuous improvement.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of research findings.
• Identification and categorization of key challenges impacting practice.

Main Results:

• Thirteen distinct challenges influencing maternal-newborn nursing excellence were identified.
• These include integration of care models, technology use, patient education, research integration, genetic counseling, computer technology, breastfeeding support, continuum of care, cultural competence, health insurance, and workforce education.

Conclusions:

• Addressing these 13 challenges is essential for advancing maternal-newborn nursing practice.
• Nurses are encouraged to critically evaluate and adapt their practices to meet these challenges and improve care quality.