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Dissertation
Establishing best perioperative practices for breastfeeding patients
University of Iowa
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa
Spring 2024
Abstract
Background: Breastfeeding rates continue to rise within our country, and therefore specific perioperative practices for breastfeeding women is becoming an important issue to address. Breastfeeding is beneficial to both mother and baby, and some mothers have an increased difficulty in breastfeeding. Therefore, unnecessary interruptions and discarding of breast milk should be avoided specifically throughout the perioperative period. Purpose: The purpose of this evidence-based DNP project was to increase anesthesia provider and nursing knowledge regarding perioperative management of breastfeeding patients. Methods: Educational sessions were held with preoperative nursing staff to emphasize the importance of breastfeeding screening in women ages 15-55. Three months following the initial education session, there was an average 13 percent increase observed in patient screening practices. Additionally, an anesthesia guideline was created and implemented on a public online database in which all anesthesia providers have access. Findings: Anesthesia provider knowledge was assessed with an eleven-question pre-test and post-test following implementation. Following implementation of the created anesthesia guideline, pre-test and post-test scores were compared, and demonstrated an average eight percent increase in questions answered correctly. Lastly, an educational patient brochure containing important information for breastfeeding patients was created and distributed to all surgical clinics. Discussion: The importance of patient screening continues to be emphasized within the preoperative areas at this academic medical center. Future follow up with the various surgical clinics needs to take place to ensure this patient educational brochure continues to be distributed when appropriate. Continued patient education will help breastfeeding mothers better prepare for their day of surgery, and arrive to the hospital with the appropriate supplies to continue breastfeeding.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Establishing best perioperative practices for breastfeeding patients
- Creators
- Jordan Young Guidry - University of Iowa
- Contributors
- Cormac O'Sullivan (Chair) - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Project Type
- Poster
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa
- Degree in
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Date degree season
- Spring 2024
- Publisher
- University of Iowa
- Number of pages
- 1 page
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2024 Jordan Young Guidry
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing; Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
- Record Identifier
- 9984627254902771
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