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A Call for Compassionate Care.

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  • 1Karen Alexander, MSN, RN, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Summary

Pregnant women using opiates need compassionate care. Healthcare professionals require better education on supporting mothers in opiate maintenance treatment (OMT) for improved maternal and child health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • 1.1% of pregnant women report nonprescription opiate use.
  • Methadone and buprenorphine are primary treatments for pregnant women with opiate addiction.
  • Maternal opiate maintenance treatment (OMT) is sought for child custody and parenting goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the context of maternal nonprescription opiate use.
  • To describe essential care for mothers in OMT based on nursing ethics.
  • To address the need for enhanced healthcare professional education on the opiate epidemic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current perspectives.
  • Analysis of ethical standards in nursing care.

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  • Exploration of challenges and needs within the maternal OMT population.

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    • Healthcare professionals hold mixed views on health promotion for maternal OMT.
    • A knowledge gap exists regarding the opiate epidemic among healthcare providers.
    • Nurses require specific training to provide compassionate and competent care.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal opiate use presents complex challenges requiring specialized care.
    • Ethical nursing standards must guide the care of mothers in OMT.
    • Improved education is crucial for healthcare professionals to support this vulnerable population.