A neonatal nurse training program in kangaroo mother care (KMC) decreases barriers to KMC utilization in the NICU.

Objective: This study assessed the impact of a nurse simulation training program on perception of kangaroo mother care (KMC) value and transfer skill competency.

Study Design: An 8-item Likert scale skill survey tool and a 24-item Likert developmental care survey tool were used in a prospective cohort study to analyze perceptions of 30 neonatal nurses who underwent a comprehensive KMC simulation-based training program. Competency skills were evaluated pretraining and tracked by direct observation for 6 months posttraining.

Maternal and neonatal nurse perceived value of kangaroo mother care and maternal care partnership in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Background: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) enhances infant and maternal well-being and requires maternal-care partnerships (MCP) for implementation.

Objective: To examine maternal and neonatal nurse provider perspectives on the value of KMC and MCP.

Study Design: Prospective cohort design of neonatal nurses and mothers of preterm infants self-report anonymous questionnaire.