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View article: Study protocol for a multi-site case study evaluation of a Canadian quality improvement collaborative to improve Baby-Friendly practices in community health services
Study protocol for a multi-site case study evaluation of a Canadian quality improvement collaborative to improve Baby-Friendly practices in community health services Open
Introduction In Canada, many families want to breastfeed, but there are several common challenges they may encounter. Currently, 91% of Canadian families initiate breastfeeding after giving birth, yet only 38% of babies are breastfed exclu…
View article: Study protocol for a multi-site case study evaluation of a Canadian quality improvement collaborative to improve Baby-Friendly practices in community health services
Study protocol for a multi-site case study evaluation of a Canadian quality improvement collaborative to improve Baby-Friendly practices in community health services Open
Introduction In Canada, many families want to breastfeed, but there are several common challenges they may encounter. Currently, 91% of Canadian families initiate breastfeeding after giving birth, yet only 38% of babies are breastfed exclu…
View article: Pain Measurement in Infants and Children With and at Risk for Intellectual Disabilities
Pain Measurement in Infants and Children With and at Risk for Intellectual Disabilities Open
Standards of patient care require that comprehensive pain assessments be conducted at routine intervals. Infants and children with and at risk for intellectual disabilities, who are at high risk for experiencing pain, receive significantly…
View article: Implementing the Eat, Sleep, Console Model of Care: A Scoping Review
Implementing the Eat, Sleep, Console Model of Care: A Scoping Review Open
OBJECTIVE The Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) model of care is an innovative care approach for infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome, improving patient and health system outcomes for this equity-deserving population. Little is know…
View article: Let us be heard: critical analysis and debate of collaborative research approaches used in implementation science research with equity-deserving populations
Let us be heard: critical analysis and debate of collaborative research approaches used in implementation science research with equity-deserving populations Open
Background Implementation Science research completed with equity-deserving populations is not well understood or explored. The current opioid epidemic challenges healthcare systems to improve existing practices through implementation of ev…
View article: Registered nurse lactation consultants' experiences supporting maternal mental health: A qualitative descriptive study
Registered nurse lactation consultants' experiences supporting maternal mental health: A qualitative descriptive study Open
Registered Nurse Lactation Consultants described positive experiences supporting maternal mental health and indicated that lactation consultant appointments were an opportune time to provide screening and support for maternal mental health…
View article: Challenges and best practices for recruiting families of children with intellectual disabilities for health research
Challenges and best practices for recruiting families of children with intellectual disabilities for health research Open
Research focused on children with intellectual disabilities has been of increasing interest over the last two decades. However, a considerable lag in the amount of research that is representative and generalizable to this population in com…
View article: Examining How Postpartum Videoconferencing Support Sessions Can Facilitate Connections between Parents: A Poststructural and Sociomaterial Analysis
Examining How Postpartum Videoconferencing Support Sessions Can Facilitate Connections between Parents: A Poststructural and Sociomaterial Analysis Open
Postpartum support for new parents can normalize experiences, increase confidence, and lead to positive health outcomes. While in-person gatherings may be the preferred choice, not all parents can or want to join parenting groups in person…
View article: Promoting maternal-child health by increasing breastfeeding rates: a National Canadian Baby-Friendly Initiative Quality Improvement Collaborative Project
Promoting maternal-child health by increasing breastfeeding rates: a National Canadian Baby-Friendly Initiative Quality Improvement Collaborative Project Open
While breastfeeding has long been an important, globally recognized aspect of population health, disparities exist across Canada. The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is a WHO/UNICEF best-practice program that helps ensure families receive e…
View article: Development of Interventions to Support Provincial Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative: A Study Protocol
Development of Interventions to Support Provincial Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative: A Study Protocol Open
Breastfeeding is internationally recognized as the optimal form of infant nutrition. The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an evidence-informed program that leads to improved breastfeeding outcomes. Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, N…
View article: “There’s an Etiquette to Zoom That’s Not Really Present In-Person”: A Qualitative Study Showing How the Mute Button Shapes Virtual Postpartum Support for New Parents
“There’s an Etiquette to Zoom That’s Not Really Present In-Person”: A Qualitative Study Showing How the Mute Button Shapes Virtual Postpartum Support for New Parents Open
Virtual spaces that allow parents in the postpartum period to connect, support each other, and exchange information have been increasing in popularity. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents had to rely on virtual platforms as a primary …
View article: Procedural pain assessment in neonates at risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome: a scoping review protocol
Procedural pain assessment in neonates at risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome: a scoping review protocol Open
Objective: The objective of this review is to identify evidence on pain assessment during acute procedures in hospitalized neonates at risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). Introduction: While all neonates are routinely expos…
View article: Women’s Experiences Regarding Physical Activity during the Postpartum Period: A Feminist Poststructuralist Study
Women’s Experiences Regarding Physical Activity during the Postpartum Period: A Feminist Poststructuralist Study Open
Although recovery after birth can be promoted through bodily movement, many women do not engage in regular postpartum physical activity. While research studies have identified some of the reasons behind their decisions, including a lack of…
View article: Mothers’ Access to Social and Health Care Systems Support during Their Infants’ First Year during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Feminist Poststructural Study
Mothers’ Access to Social and Health Care Systems Support during Their Infants’ First Year during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Feminist Poststructural Study Open
Social support and health services are crucial for mothers and families during their infants’ first year. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of self-isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers’ access to social and h…
View article: Codevelopment of Implementation Interventions to Support Parent-Led Care for Pain in Infants: Protocol for a Qualitative Descriptive Study
Codevelopment of Implementation Interventions to Support Parent-Led Care for Pain in Infants: Protocol for a Qualitative Descriptive Study Open
Background Untreated pain in infants is associated with adverse health outcomes. Despite strong evidence for accessible, effective, and low-cost parent-led pain-relieving interventions such as breastfeeding or chestfeeding and skin-to-skin…
View article: The influence of skin-to-skin contact on Cortical Activity during Painful procedures in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (iCAP mini): Study protocol for a randomized control trial.
The influence of skin-to-skin contact on Cortical Activity during Painful procedures in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (iCAP mini): Study protocol for a randomized control trial. Open
Background . Strong evidence suggests that maternal infant skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is effective in reducing behavioural responses to pain. Given the multi-sensory benefits of SSC, it is highly likely that SSC provided during pain in ear…
View article: Assessment and Management of Pain in Preterm Infants: A Practice Update
Assessment and Management of Pain in Preterm Infants: A Practice Update Open
Infants born preterm are at a high risk for repeated pain exposure in early life. Despite valid tools to assess pain in non-verbal infants and effective interventions to reduce pain associated with medical procedures required as part of th…
View article: Blessings and Curses: Exploring the Experiences of New Mothers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Blessings and Curses: Exploring the Experiences of New Mothers during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The aim of this study was to explore the postpartum experiences of new parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The postpartum period can be a time of significant transition, both positive and negative, for parents as they navigate new relati…
View article: Use of morphine before retinopathy of prematurity examinations
Use of morphine before retinopathy of prematurity examinations Open
Understanding optimum ways to reduce pain and stress associated with medical procedures in paediatric populations reflects health-care providers' inherent mandate to do no harm. This is especially urgent in vulnerable preterm populations w…
View article: Skin-to-skin care for procedural pain in neonates
Skin-to-skin care for procedural pain in neonates Open
SSC appears to be effective as measured by composite pain indicators with both physiological and behavioural indicators and, independently, using heart rate and crying time; and safe for a single painful procedure. Purely behavioural indic…