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Developmentally supportive care in neonatology: Correlational study of the knowledge and declared practices of

Naima Faez1,2, Fouzia Hmami3,4, Widade Kojmane2,3

  • 1Faculty of Science and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdelah University, Fez, Morocco.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|December 30, 2022
PubMed

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Developmental Care significantly improves neonatal life quality. However, this study found low knowledge and practice levels among professionals, highlighting an urgent need for better implementation and multidisciplinary approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Developmental pediatrics

Background:

  • Developmental Care is crucial for enhancing neonatal outcomes.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective clinical practice in neonatal units.
  • Assessing current knowledge and practice of Developmental Care is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the level of knowledge and practice of Developmental Care among healthcare professionals.
  • To identify correlations between knowledge and clinical practice of Developmental Care.
  • To emphasize the priority of implementing Developmental Care in neonatal settings.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted to assess knowledge and practice levels.
  • Data analysis identified correlations between clinical practice and knowledge.
  • The research focused on the implementation of Developmental Care strategies.

Main Results:

  • A low level of knowledge regarding Developmental Care was identified.
  • Clinical practice of Developmental Care was also found to be at a low level.
  • Significant positive correlations were detected between professional knowledge and clinical practice.

Conclusions:

  • The findings indicate a critical need to improve Developmental Care knowledge and practice.
  • Implementing Developmental Care should be a priority in neonatal units.
  • Enhancing multidisciplinary approaches is key to advancing neonatal care quality.

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