Introduction of a novel neonatal warming device in Malawi: an implementation science study.

Autor: Mvula MG; Partners In Health, P.O. Box 56, Neno, Malawi., Frade Garcia A; Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA., Namwali L; Malawi Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 52, Neno, Malawi., Matanje BL; Partners In Health, P.O. Box 56, Neno, Malawi., Mphande I; Partners In Health, P.O. Box 56, Neno, Malawi., Munyaneza F; Partners In Health, P.O. Box 56, Neno, Malawi., Kapira S; Partners In Health, P.O. Box 56, Neno, Malawi., Hansen A; Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: International health [Int Health] 2024 Nov 04; Vol. 16 (6), pp. 592-601.
DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihad114
Abstrakt: Background: Neonatal hypothermia significantly contributes to infant morbidity and mortality in low-resource settings like Malawi. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is essential but faces challenges in providing continuous thermal support. The Dream Warmer is a neonatal warming device that was developed to complement KMC. We studied its implementation outside a research environment.
Methods: Using an implementation science approach, we conducted a prospective interventional cohort study in two hospitals and four health centres in Malawi. Through audits and surveys, we assessed the effect of the Dream Warmer on neonatal hypothermia as well as healthcare provider (HCP) and parent attitudes regarding thermoregulation and related issues.
Results: The Dream Warmer raised no safety concerns and effectively treated hypothermia in 90% of uses. It was positively received by HCPs and parents, who reported it had a favourable effect on the care of small and sick newborns. Challenges identified included a scarcity of water and electricity, lack of availability of the device and HCPs forgetting to prepare it in advance of need or to use it when indicated. Feedback for future training was obtained. The Dream Warmer's strong safety and effectiveness performance is consistent with results from strict research studies. Training materials can be adapted to optimize integration into daily practice and provide educational content for parents.
Conclusions: The Dream Warmer is a safe and effective device to treat neonatal hypothermia, particularly when KMC is insufficient. We gained an understanding of how to optimize implementation through robust HCP and family education to help combat hypothermia.
(© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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