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The effects of education levels of developmental care in Australia: Perceptions and challenges

Nadine Griffiths1, Kaye Spence2, Claire Galea3

  • 1Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Locked Bag 4001, Westmead 2145, NSW, Australia; University of Technology Sydney, Centre of Midwifery, Child and Family Health, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.

Australian Critical Care : Official Journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses
|November 22, 2020
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Australian neonatal nurses

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care practices
  • Developmental neuroscience
  • Pediatric nursing

Background:

  • Developmental care, a global standard since the 1980s, aims to minimize stress for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Despite widespread adoption, Australian neonatal nurses' attitudes towards developmental care remain under-researched.
  • This study investigates these attitudes and their influencing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Australian neonatal nurses' perceptions of developmental care.
  • To explore the relationship between nurses' education in developmental care and their beliefs about its application.
  • To identify factors influencing the implementation of developmental care in Australia.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 171 neonatal nurses in Australia.
  • Data were analyzed for associations between developmental care components and nurse demographics (location, employment, qualifications, education).
  • The study adhered to the Enhancing the Quality and Transparency of Health Research (EQTOR) reporting checklist.

Main Results:

  • Geographical location, employment setting, and professional qualifications influenced nurses' views on developmental care.
  • Rural nurses showed less support for skin-to-skin care, while NICU nurses and those with postgraduate qualifications favored parental involvement.
  • Rural nurses were more likely to access off-site developmental care education.

Conclusions:

  • Inadequate resources and unequal access to education may impede developmental care in Australia.
  • A targeted education strategy and enhanced support are crucial for improving developmental care implementation.
  • Addressing these challenges is vital for optimizing developmental care outcomes for neonates.
Abstract

Keywords:
AttitudeBeliefDevelopmental careNeonatal intensive care unitNeonatal nurseNeonatal unitNeurodevelopmental care

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