Eat Sleep Console for the Management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Process and Outcomes Evaluation
Date of Award/Publication
7-2023
Document Type
DNP Project Manuscript
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
First Supervisor
Alison Simpson PhD, WHNP-BC, RN, CNE
Second Supervisor
Suzanne Mullin MD
Abstract
Introduction
This project aimed to evaluate a practice change to Eat Sleep Console (ESC) in the postpartum unit and neonatal intensive care unit of a single Baby-Friendly tertiary hospital.
Method
Guided by Donabedian's quality care model, a process and outcomes evaluation of ESC was conducted through a retrospective chart review and the Eat Sleep Console Nurse Questionnaire, which assessed processes of care and knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of nurses.
Results
Improvement in neonatal outcomes, including a decreased number of morphine doses (12.33 vs. 3.17; p = .045), was noted from preintervention to postintervention. Breastfeeding at discharge increased from 38% to 57% but did not reach statistical significance. Thirty-seven nurses (71%) completed the full survey.
Discussion
The use of ESC resulted in positive neonatal outcomes. Nurse-identified areas for improvement resulted in a plan for continued improvement.
Recommended Citation
Slymon, Michelle D.; Simpson, Alison; Mullin, Suzanne; and Herendeen, Pamela Ann, "Eat Sleep Console for the Management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Process and Outcomes Evaluation" (2023). Nursing Doctoral. Paper 14.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/nursing_etd_doctoral/14
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Comments
Published online in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.01.006