Publications by authors named "K Laborde"
Background: Feeding skill acquisition is commonly a limiting factor determining when an infant born prematurely can be discharged.
Purpose: This study aimed to determine if the addition of a novel feeding progression algorithm (combination of objective data from a suck measurement device and slow flow/low variability nipples) to current neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) standards could decrease feeding-related length of stay (primary outcome). We hypothesized that by timing the initiation of oral feedings to coincide with adequate sensory-motor skill development, feeding-related length of stay may be decreased.
Purpose: Oral endocrine therapy (OET) is recommended in prevention and treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (HR+ BC). Despite the reduced incidence, recurrence, and mortality, OET adherence is poor in this patient population. The aim of this study was to review the latest literature to identify effective interventions to improve medication adherence in patients taking OET for prevention or treatment of HR+ BC.
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- - Parents of newborns in the NICU found genome sequencing (GS) valuable for decision-making about future care and resolving diagnostic uncertainties.
- - Most parents accepted the timing of receiving GS results, though they noted the NICU environment could be overwhelming during the process.
- - Parents indicated that GS did not negatively affect their bonding with their infants and had mixed feelings about guilt related to the results.
Safe Newborn Sleep Practices on a Large Volume Maternity Service.
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs
December 2022
Purpose: Reinforcing safe infant sleep conditions in the hospital setting supports continuation of safe sleep practices after hospital discharge and should be considered the first line of defense for reducing risk for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at home. The purpose of this study is to determine knowledge of perinatal nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, and ancillary personnel about safe sleep recommendations and implementation of safe sleep practices on the mother-baby unit.
Study Design And Methods: Nurses and other members of the perinatal health care team in a level III maternity service were invited to participate in a survey about safe sleep knowledge and practices.