Abstract
This paper explores the research surrounding kangaroo care, also known as kangaroo mother care (KMC) or skin to skin contact (SSC). Kangaroo care consists of prolonged skin to skin contact, and usually breastfeeding if applicable, between the newborn and participating parent right after the birth of the newborn. Components of this systematic review involve and detail the benefits of kangaroo care in regards to newborn vital signs, weight gain, analgesic effects, bonding, mortality rates, psychological and behavioral effects, and paternal kangaroo care. Various sources and studies, all published within the last five years, were compiled to complete this systematic review. Several sources in this systematic review give an international perspective of kangaroo care and were used in order to demonstrate the widespread use of this inexpensive, nonpharmacological intervention for newborns post-delivery. Further recommendations for research are also included in this paper. Recommendations were made based on current research results, conflicting research results, or complete lack thereof.
Sigma Membership
Theta Tau
Type
Other Undergraduate Paper
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Systematic Review
Research Approach
Mixed/Multi Method Research
Keywords:
Kangaroo Care, Skin to Skin Contact, Kangaroo Mother Care, KMC, SSC
Advisor
Jackie Cavner
Degree
Bachelor's
Degree Grantor
University of Arkansas
Degree Year
2019
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Thao; Payne, Hannah; and Cavner, Jackie, "Systematic review of kangaroo care" (2019). DNP and Student Works. 205.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/205
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2019-09-20
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