Combined mother-infant nursing care

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Public Health

Background:

• Mother-infant nursing models are emerging in Canadian healthcare settings.
• Understanding the implementation and outcomes of these programs is crucial for widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

• To survey Canadian agencies implementing mother-infant nursing.
• To examine agency characteristics, operational details, and the change process.
• To identify benefits and provide recommendations for program planning and evaluation.

Main Methods:

• Survey research methodology was employed.
• Data collection involved five Canadian healthcare agencies.
• Analysis focused on agency attributes, program specifics, and observed benefits.

Main Results:

• A significant trend towards mother-infant nursing implementation was identified.
• Key factors influencing the change process and program benefits were examined.
• Operational details and agency characteristics were documented.

Conclusions:

• Mother-infant nursing represents a growing trend in Canadian healthcare.
• Recommendations are provided for effective program planning.
• There is a critical need for more rigorous evaluation of these nursing programs.