Publications by authors named "Emine Kapan"
Article Synopsis
- - This study aimed to assess the incidence and risk factors of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) in newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), observing 116 infants over a year.
- - Results showed a 35.3% incidence of MDRPIs, with significant contributions from NIRS probes (38.1%) and respiratory devices (33.5%), predominantly affecting areas like the forehead and limbs.
- - The findings highlighted gestational age as a key risk factor for developing MDRPIs, emphasizing the need for NICU nurses to implement preventive strategies based on these risks.
Background: Wet nursing and human milk banks are vital sources of human milk for infants unable to breastfeed.
Research Aim: This study aims to determine the knowledge and opinions of neonatal intensive care unit nurses regarding wet-nursing and human milk banks in Türkiye.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 219 neonatal intensive care unit nurses using an online survey comprising 20 questions.