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Kangaroo care

K Hamelin, C Ramachandran

    The Canadian Nurse
    |June 1, 1993
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    Kangaroo care, involving skin-to-skin contact, is a method for caring for premature infants. This practice, initially used in developing nations, is now common in neonatal intensive care units globally.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal care
    • Pediatrics
    • Developmental biology

    Background:

    • Kangaroo care involves skin-to-skin contact between a parent and a premature infant.
    • This method mimics marsupial caregiving behaviors.
    • It originated as an alternative to incubators in resource-limited settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the practice and evolution of kangaroo care.
    • To highlight its adoption in developed countries' neonatal intensive care units.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational description of the kangaroo care technique.
    • Historical review of its implementation.

    Main Results:

    • Kangaroo care provides direct skin-to-skin contact for premature infants.
  • The practice has transitioned from developing to developed countries.
  • It is now integrated into neonatal intensive care unit protocols.

    • Conclusions:

    • Kangaroo care is a recognized and valuable method in neonatal intensive care.
    • Its widespread adoption signifies its efficacy and importance in infant care.