Practical report on staff education using the Breastfeeding guidelines for infants admitted to NICU

UMIN ID: UMIN000054611

Registered date:08/06/2024

Basic Information

• Recruitment status: Pending
• Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied: N/A
• Date of first enrollment: 2024/08/01
• Target sample size: 34
• Countries of recruitment: Japan
• Study type: Interventional
• Intervention(s): Staff training will be provided using PowerPoint materials created using the "Breastfeeding Support Guidelines." The training method will consist of three lecture-style study sessions, each lasting about 10 minutes, using the materials, or scenario role-playing based on case studies , conducted during working hours. Staff who are unable to attend will be able to learn knowledge and skills by watching videos of the study sessions.

Outcome(s)

• Primary Outcome: Changes will be compared before and after intervention for the support techniques outlined in the 30 key points of breastfeeding support recommended in the guidelines, using a five-point scale of "fully able," "able," "a little able," "hardly able," and "not able at all." In addition, regarding the goals of breastfeeding support in our department, "The rate of exclusive breastfeeding should be increased," "Breastfeeding should be promoted more even if not exclusive," "Support should be provided according to mothers' wishes," "Staff education on breastfeeding support is sufficient," and "It would be good if there was more information available on breastfeeding support," they were evaluated using a four-point scale of "I agree," "I somewhat agree," "Slightly different," and "I don't agree.&quot

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

• Age minimum: Not applicable
• Age maximum: Not applicable
• Gender: Female
• Exclude criteria: Those not directly involved in breastfeeding support (e.g. head nurses, new nurses with less than 3 months experience in this department, etc.) and those who did not give consent to participate in this study.

Related Information

• Primary Sponsor: Kumamoto University Hospital
• Source(s) of Monetary Support: N/A