Vayu bubble continuous positive airway pressure is a promising solution with favorable treatment outcomes for respiratory distress syndrome in newborns: a qualitative study in Bangladesh.

Autor:	Banik G; Health and Nutrition Sector, Save the Children Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Halim MA; Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Md Abdullah AS; Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Oishee I; Health and Nutrition Sector, Save the Children Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Boyce C; Save the Children Federation, Inc., Fairfield, CT, United States., Dey SK; Department of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Mannan MA; Department of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Moni SC; Department of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Shabuj MKH; Department of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Jahan I; Department of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Chowdhury RM; Department of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Afroze S; Department of Neonatology, Dr. M R Khan Shishu Hospital & Institute of Child Health, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Wall S; Save the Children Federation, Inc., Fairfield, CT, United States., Shahidullah M; Department of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Frontiers in pediatrics [Front Pediatr] 2024 Apr 29; Vol. 12, pp. 1359406. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 29 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.3389/fped.2024.1359406
Abstrakt:	Background: According to Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (2022), neonatal mortality, comprising 67% of under-5 deaths in Bangladesh, is significantly attributed to prematurity and low birth weight (LBW), accounting for 32% of neonatal deaths. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a prevalent concern among preterm and LBW infants, leading to substantial mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) therapy, but the affordability and accessibility of conventional bCPAP devices for a large number of patients become major hurdles in Bangladesh due to high costs and resource intensiveness. The Vayu bCPAP, a simple and portable alternative, offers a constant flow of oxygen-enriched, filtered, humidified, and pressurized air. Our study, conducted in five health facilities, explores the useability, acceptability, and perceived treatment outcome of Vayu bCPAP in the local context of Bangladesh. Methods: A qualitative approach was employed in special care newborn units (SCANUs) of selected facilities from January to March 2023. Purposive sampling identified nine key informants, 40 in-depth interviews with service providers, and 10 focus group discussions. Data collection and analysis utilized a thematic framework approach led by trained anthropologists and medical officers. Results: Service providers acknowledged Vayu bCPAP as a lightweight, easily movable, and cost-effective device requiring minimal training. Despite challenges such as consumable shortages and maintenance issues, providers perceived the device as user-friendly, operable with oxygen cylinders, and beneficial during referral transportation. Treatment outcomes indicated effective RDS management, reduced hospital stays, and decreased referrals. Though challenges existed, healthcare providers and facility managers expressed enthusiasm for Vayu bCPAP due to its potential to simplify advanced neonatal care delivery. Conclusions: The Vayu bCPAP device demonstrated useability, acceptability, and favorable treatment outcomes in the care of neonates with RDS. However, sustained quality service necessitates continuous monitoring, mentoring and retention of knowledge and skills. Despite challenges, the enthusiasm among healthcare providers underscores the potential of Vayu bCPAP to save lives and simplify neonatal care delivery. Development of Standard Operating procedure on Vayu bCPAP is required for systematic implementation. Further research is needed to determine how the utilization of Vayu bCPAP devices enhances accessibility to efficient bCPAP therapy for neonates experiencing RDS. Competing Interests: CB and SW were employed by Save the Children Federation, Inc. The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. (© 2024 Banik, Halim, Md. Abdullah, Oishee, Boyce, Dey, Mannan, Moni, Shabuj, Jahan, Chowdhury, Afroze, Wall and Shahidullah.)
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