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Comparison of maternal perceptions of perinatal care at a Midwest medical center with a free-standing birth center and a traditional labor, delivery, recovery unit
Smith, Ginny
Smith, Ginny
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2014-04-25
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Smith, G. 2014. Comparison of Maternal Perceptions of Perinatal Care at a Midwest Medical Center With a Free-Standing Birth Center and a Traditional Labor, Delivery, Recovery Unit. -- In Proceedings: 10th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University, p. 159
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The Baby Friendly Hospital (BFH) Initiative is a worldwide effort to improve breastfeeding rates through supportive hospital practices. The purpose of this project was to assess maternal perceptions of the perinatal care provided and confidence with newborn care at a Midwestern medical center as they initiated practice changes toward BFH designation. The COMFORTS scale was completed by 101 mothers prior to discharge after birth. Mean score on total scale was 208.07 plus/minus 25.33/240, indicating a high satisfaction with care, though first time mothers' satisfaction was lower (mean=200.72 plus/minus 27.30, t=-2.21, p=0.03). Mothers at the Birth Center perceived greater choice (t=2.46, p=0.02) and initiate early skin-to-skin care more frequently (FET=9.49, p=0.03) than mothers at the hospital unit. First time mothers were less confident with newborn care (t=-4.92, p=0.00) than mothers with an older child. Although satisfaction was high there is room for improvement as practice changes are being made.
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Presented to the 10th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Heskett Center, Wichita State University, April 25, 2014.
Research completed at Department of Nursing, College of Health Professions
Research completed at Department of Nursing, College of Health Professions
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Wichita State University. Graduate School
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