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- Title
Skin-to-skin therapy on high-frequency jet ventilation: A trauma-informed best practice.
- Authors
Varty, Dallyce; Minhas, Kuljit; Gillis, Sarah; Rourke, Sarah
- Abstract
Objective To mitigate trauma for infants on high-frequency jet ventilation by decreasing exposure to noise and facilitating skin-to-skin therapy. Design Key drivers were identified, and we designed and implemented equipment and processes through a series of interventions. A mixed methods evaluation was used. Retrospective chart reviews assessed safety (unplanned extubation) and stability parameters. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand parent and staff experiences. Results Stability parameters demonstrated safe skin-to-skin therapy. Data from the interviews showed that parents and staff experiences focused on safety, connection and healing. Conclusion Implementing safe processes to support skin-to-skin therapy during high-frequency jet ventilation is possible. We hope other units will be encouraged to examine their current practices for infants on high-frequency jet ventilation to help mitigate trauma for infants and parents while enhancing staff satisfaction.
- Subjects
PARENT attitudes; NEONATAL intensive care; CRITICALLY ill; RESEARCH methodology; ATTITUDES of medical personnel; NEONATAL intensive care units; PATIENTS; RETROSPECTIVE studies; ACQUISITION of data; INTERVIEWING; ARTIFICIAL respiration; T-test (Statistics); MEDICAL records; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; STATISTICAL sampling; THEMATIC analysis; PATIENT safety; CHILDREN
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy, 2023, Vol 59, p1
- ISSN
1205-9838
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.29390/001c.84446