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Kangaroo method: perceptions of mothers who experience the second stage
Método canguru: percepções das mães que vivenciam a segunda etapa
Método canguro: percepciones de las madres que experimentan la segunda etapa
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Abstract Objective: Understanding the perceptions of mothers of newborn preterm and/or low birth weight about the second stage of Kangaroo method. Method: This is a descriptive exploratory research of a qualitative approach performed at a teaching hospital in Southern Brazil, through semi-structured intervie... view more
Objective: Understanding the perceptions of mothers of newborn preterm and/or low birth weight about the second stage of Kangaroo method. Method: This is a descriptive exploratory research of a qualitative approach performed at a teaching hospital in Southern Brazil, through semi-structured interviews and observation with five mothers who were in the neonatal unit accompanying their children. For data analysis there was used the content analysis. Results: Three categories emerged: "The importance of early", "Dilemmas and difficulties in carrying out the Method" and the "Kangaroo method facilitating the care of your child". Conclusions: The experience of the second stage allows overcoming the negative feelings that surfaced with preterm birth and promotes the empowerment of mothers in relation to caring for their children. However, it is necessary that the nursing staff develop different skills to the Kangaroo Method be effectively implemented in practice.... view less
Keywords
mother; baby; parent-child relationship; baby care; caregiving; perception; care; nursing staff; assistance
Classification
Medical Sociology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 2939-2948
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 7 (2015) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2015.v7i3.2939-2948
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed