Evaluation of a Practice-Development Initiative to Improve Breastfeeding Rates

Margaret Barnes; J Cox; Bronwyn Doyle; Rachel Reed

doi:10.1624/105812410X530893

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Evaluation of a Practice-Development Initiative to Improve Breastfeeding Rates

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Evaluation of a Practice-Development Initiative to Improve Breastfeeding Rates

Margaret Barnes, J Cox, Bronwyn Doyle and Rachel Reed

Journal of Perinatal Education, Vol.19(4), pp.17-23

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1624/105812410X530893

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Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine

breastfeeding

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

practice development

The benefits of breastfeeding for infant, mother, family, and community are well recognized, and increasing breastfeeding rates is considered an important health-promotion strategy. Improving breastfeeding knowledge and practice among individuals caring for breastfeeding women is considered an important aspect of this strategy. The practice-development initiative described in this article aimed to improve hospital-based breastfeeding rates through the implementation of The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. The initiative included the development and implementation of an education program aimed at changing and improving breastfeeding practices. The program was evaluated in three ways: changes in breastfeeding rates at hospital discharge; client preparation for breastfeeding and satisfaction during the postnatal period; and staff knowledge and skills.

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Title: Evaluation of a Practice-Development Initiative to Improve Breastfeeding Rates
Authors: Margaret Barnes (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
J Cox (Author) - Redcliffe Hospital
Bronwyn Doyle (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Rachel Reed (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Publication details: Journal of Perinatal Education, Vol.19(4), pp.17-23
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1624/105812410X530893
ISSN: 1058-1243
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449841802621
Output Type: Journal article

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