A5049621652- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Infant Health and Development
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Family and Disability Support Research
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Drugs
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
2013-2023
Azienda Ospedaliera S.Giuseppe Moscati
2021
Ospedale Maggiore
2020-2021
University of Milan
2013-2018
Although breast milk is the normative feeding for infants, breastfeeding rates are lower than recommended. We investigated difficulties experienced by mothers in first months after delivery and their association with early discontinuation. conducted a prospective observational study. Mothers singleton healthy term newborns at hospital discharge were enrolled and, three post-delivery, administered questionnaire on experience. Association among neonatal/maternal characteristics, support...
Breastfeeding is the normative standard for infant feeding. Despite its established benefits, different factors can affect breastfeeding rates over time. The purpose of this study was to evaluate determinants in healthy term newborns during first three months life. A prospective, observational, single-center conducted nursery Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milan, Italy. mother-baby dyads that were admitted Clinic January and February 2017 enrolled. Only babies with...
The supply of breast milk to preterm infants tends occur at a lower rate than that recorded among term infants. We aimed investigate the facilitators and barriers breastfeeding during hospital stay according experiences mothers gave birth premature requiring admission neonatal intensive care unit. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted. Mothers who had delivered newborn with gestational age ≤33 weeks care, entered study. Basic subjects’ characteristics infant feeding practices...
Late preterm infants account for the majority of births. They are at an increased risk neonatal mortality and morbidity less likely to initiate breastfeeding be exclusively breastfed discharge compared born term. The aim this study was identify facilitators barriers during hospital stays according experiences mothers late infants. We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey. Mothers who intended breastfeed had given birth newborn admitted level I II care, with gestational age 34 0/7...
Pre-term infants frequently experience difficulties in attaining independent oral feeding, thus delaying the achievement of an adequate nutritional status and hospital discharge. The aim this retrospective, single-centre, observational study was to investigate effect co-morbidities on timing full feeding pre-term infants. neonatal data 84 born at a gestational age <32 weeks were collected, independence evaluated using multiple linear regression analysis. mean postmenstrual time 36.7 ± 3.68...
The number of people adopting vegetarian diets is constantly increasing, and many among them are young parents who decide to share their diet with children. aim this study was investigate health professionals’ knowledge regarding the adoption from pregnancy adolescence. A cross-sectional survey conducted. administered questionnaire, which based on recommendations most up-to-date guidelines, included two macro areas: first investigated sociodemographic professional profile interviewees second...
The late preterm infant population is increasing globally. Many studies show that infants are at risk of experiencing challenges common to premature babies, with breastfeeding issues being one the most common. In this study, we investigated factors and variables could interfere initiation duration in population. We conducted a prospective observational which administered questionnaires on habits mothers who were delivered well-baby nursery our hospital followed up for three months after...
Limited data are available on complementary feeding in preterm infants, who show increased nutritional needs and at risk of altered postnatal growth. The aim this study was to investigate the timing content a cohort late infants. We conducted prospective, observational study, including mothers had given birth infants admitted level I or II care with gestational age between 34 36 weeks. Mothers were contacted 3, 6 12 months after delivery by phone calls asked about their infant’s mode...
Abstract Fathers are known to impact breastfeeding outcomes. We aimed explore paternal knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding, possible association with rates at discharge. In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 200 fathers of healthy term neonates. At discharge, were asked rate their degree agreement 12 items on a 5-point Likert scale. A total score was obtained from answers. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis used verify if the predictive exclusive multivariable model...
Background: The importance of rooming-in in promoting breastfeeding initiation and continuation within the 10 Steps for Successful Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged. However, adherence to this practice by healthcare facilities lower than that other Steps. A deeper knowledge maternal experience has been advocated identify most effective policies, thus enabling mothers have a positive when practicing it postpartum period. Aim: To investigate frequently encountered barriers possible...
Background: Among breastfeeding determinants, the unique emotional experience has been poorly explored. The present study aimed to investigate in a cohort of first-time mothers. Materials and methods: We conducted prospective observational that enrolled primiparas having delivered singleton healthy term newborns, exclusively at hospital discharge. At three months post-delivery mothers accessed an online questionnaire investigating their experience. chi-squared test was used assess...
Changes in perinatal care occurring during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may negatively affect mothers’ mental health and breastfeeding. This study, performed between April May 2020, aimed to investigate effect of restricted partners’ visiting policies on non-infected mother’s anxiety symptoms, perceived postpartum support, breastfeeding outcomes at discharge. A cross-sectional study was conducted a neonatal tertiary referral center northern Italy Italy’s lockdown. We...
Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a complex life-saving support for acute cardio-respiratory failure, unresponsive to medical treatment. Emergency events on ECMO are rare but require immediate and proficient management. Multidisciplinary team members need acquire maintain over time cognitive, technical behavioral skills, safely face life-threatening clinical scenarios. Methods: A multistep educational program was delivered in 4-year period 32 members, based guidelines...
The health benefits provided by breast milk are significant in preterm infants. Despite recommendations, rates of breastfeeding infants lower than term aim this study was to evaluate the efficacy a multidisciplinary intervention promoting any at discharge.A prospective non-randomized interventional cohort conducted. One hundred and twenty-two constituted historical group. A performed including staff training setting up implementation written procedure.One ten were enrolled percentage fed...
Background. Chronic neonatal pain can lead to long-term adverse effects on the immature brain. EDIN scale for prolonged might not be fully suitable premature infants. We aimed test a modified scale, adding postmenstrual age (PMA) as sixth item (EDIN6). Methods. In two-phase prospective study, was assessed in all neonates admitted our NICU. <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M1"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>T</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math>1 applied;...
Introduction: The system-level factors of the neonatal intensive care unit work environment contribute to breastfeeding promotion in preterm population. aim this study was investigate operative policies related support a sample Italian Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Materials and Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional survey conducted, including 17 head nurses. items questionnaire investigated following areas: policies, staff education, family centered care, both units after discharge....
Background: The medication process in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), can be challenging terms of costs, time, and risk errors. Newborns, especially if born preterm, are more vulnerable to errors than adults. Recently, robotic compounding has reportedly improved safety efficiency therapeutic process. In this study, we analyze advantages using I.V. Station® system our NICU, compared manual preparation injectable drugs accuracy, cost, time. Method: An vitro experimental controlled...