Abstract

This study assessed the implementation of four evidence based interventions for enhancing the health outcome of preterm babies in Kenya. The findings present a knowledge-practice gap among nurses and midwives which aught to be addressed for successful implementation, to avert preterm morbidity and mortality.

Authors

Jane W. Kabo

Author Details

Jane W. Kabo, MSN, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Agakhan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nairobi, Kenya

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Evidence-Based, Health Outcomes, Preterm Babies

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Implementation of low cost high impact interventions to improve the health outcomes of preterm babies

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This study assessed the implementation of four evidence based interventions for enhancing the health outcome of preterm babies in Kenya. The findings present a knowledge-practice gap among nurses and midwives which aught to be addressed for successful implementation, to avert preterm morbidity and mortality.