Introduction
This project aimed to evaluate a practice change to Eat Sleep Console (ESC) in the
postpartum unit and neonatal intensive care unit of a single Baby-Friendly tertiary
hospital.
Method
Guided by Donabedian's quality care model, a process and outcomes evaluation of ESC
was conducted through a retrospective chart review and the Eat Sleep Console Nurse
Questionnaire, which assessed processes of care and knowledge, attitudes and perceptions
of nurses.
Results
Improvement in neonatal outcomes, including a decreased number of morphine doses (12.33
vs. 3.17; p = .045), was noted from preintervention to postintervention. Breastfeeding at discharge
increased from 38% to 57% but did not reach statistical significance. Thirty-seven
nurses (71%) completed the full survey.
Discussion
The use of ESC resulted in positive neonatal outcomes. Nurse-identified areas for
improvement resulted in a plan for continued improvement.
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Published online: February 21, 2023
Editor: Martha SwartzPublication stage
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Conflicts of interest: None to report.
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