Evaluation of Interprofessional Teaching Strategy for Nursing Students on Perinatal Trauma-Informed Care.

Little research exists on secondary traumatic stress for obstetric nurses and best educational strategies. Mixed-methods analysis was conducted to evaluate use of interprofessional panel debriefing to prepare nursing students for trauma-informed care. A pretest and posttest paired-samples design evaluated student experience and internalization of communication techniques.

Lactation Assessment Tools: A Qualitative Analysis of Registered Nurses' Perceptions of Tool Limitations and Suggested Improvements.

Background Several lactation assessment tools are available for in-hospital assessment of breastfeeding dyads, and their components vary widely. To date, no research has evaluated the perceptions of registered nurses (RNs) regarding the limitations and future improvements of these tools. Research Aim The aim was to describe RNs' perceptions of the limitations of currently used lactation assessment tools and how these tools could be enhanced.

Sustained Breastfeeding and Related Factors for Late Preterm and Early Term Infants.

The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the prevalence of sustained breastfeeding in late preterm and early term breastfeeding infants at 1 and 2 months of age and to identify the factors that were related to sustained breastfeeding. Subjects were identified through purposive sampling and completed the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale and data were collected on lactation support, hospital course details, and demographic factors. At 1 and 2 months of age, structured telephone interviews determined the current feeding status and postdischarge lactation support.

Qualitative Analysis of Registered Nurses' Perceptions of Lactation Assessment Tools: Why and How They Are Completed.

Background: Although lactation assessment tools are consistently used in clinical practice, there is no evidence describing registered nurses' perspectives regarding the purpose and thought processes involved when conducting a breastfeeding assessment. Research aim: This study aimed to explore registered nurses' perceptions on the purpose of lactation assessment tools and the thought processes involved in completing one.

Methods: Seven focus groups were held from April 2015 through July 2015, in coordination with regional and international lactation and perinatal conferences.

Enhancing Empathy in Undergraduate Nursing Students: An Experiential Ostomate Simulation.

Aim: The aim of this study was to implement and evaluate an experiential learning simulation created to enhance nursing students' empathy during patient care encounters.

Background: The investigators proposed that an ostomy simulation experience would be an efficient method for providing this educational content.

Method: Content analysis was conducted on essays using Krippendorff's technique to quantify the simulation.