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Global infant mortality/morbidity: a clinical issue, a global organizational approach

Carole Kenner1, Noreen Sugrue, Florence Mubichi

  • 1University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, 1100 N. Stonewall Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA. carolekenner@ouhsc.edu

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|February 25, 2009
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Insights

High neonatal morbidity and mortality pose significant social and economic burdens globally. Addressing these requires coordinated nursing-led clinical and educational interventions to prevent workforce and economic destabilization.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Global Health
  • Socioeconomics

Background:

  • High neonatal morbidity and mortality rates present substantial social and economic challenges.
  • These issues impact local, national, regional, and international levels, creating lasting burdens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical link between neonatal health outcomes and global economic stability.
  • To advocate for nursing leadership in developing and implementing interventions to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • This article presents a conceptual framework and argument based on existing literature and expert opinion.
  • It emphasizes the need for coordinated clinical and educational strategies.

Main Results:

  • Failure to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality will lead to significant workforce and economic destabilization globally.
  • Nurses are identified as the key healthcare professionals to lead interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Improving neonatal health outcomes is essential for maintaining economic and workforce stability.
  • A globally respected specialty nursing organization should spearhead the development and implementation of necessary interventions.

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