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https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-23665| Publication type: | Conference poster |
| Type of review: | No review |
| Title: | Neonatal care delivery for low birth weight infants in the context of continuum of care in Ghana |
| Authors: | Schuler, Christina Agbozo, Faith Ntow, George Waldboth, Veronika |
| et. al: | No |
| DOI: | 10.21256/zhaw-23665 |
| Conference details: | 3rd Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Early Childhood Research, Zurich, 23-24 November 2021 |
| Issue Date: | Nov-2021 |
| Publisher / Ed. Institution: | ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften |
| Language: | English |
| Subject (DDC): | 618: Gynecology, obstetrics and midwifery |
| Abstract: | Introduction and Aims: Effectively coordinated care linkages have high tendency of minimising adverse events associated with low birth weight (LBW) infants. In Ghana, however, linkages across health settings and family support structures are not clearly laid-out. This study elicited the continuum of care for LBW infants to understand how linkages can be strengthened to optimise quality of care. Methods: This study adopted a constructivist grounded theory design. Data collection took place in a municipality in Ghana between 2020 - 2021 with families, health professionals and managers providing care in clinical and community-based facilities. Audio recorded in-depth interviews were analysed using initial and focused coding, constant comparative analysis, theoretical memos, and diagramming until theoretical sufficiency was determined. Results: Analysis of 25 interviews generated an interpretive theory showing that referral, discharge, and review processes were not systematically planned and documented. Neonatal care knowledge was lacking due to insufficient investments in coordination and trainings with awareness creation on newborn health thought to reduce misconceptions. Motivated staff, implementation of care guidelines and staff supervision were identified as enabling factors. Mothers lacked financial and practical support and needed assistance in balancing their hope and confidence and empowerment to care for their LBW infants. To overcome these challenges, early bonding and family involvement were helpful. Discussion: A coordinated care process, family, and community involvement through adoption of a family system approach is necessary. Implementing guidelines, providing training opportunities, involving stakeholders, and promoting committed leadership can improve quality in the care continuum. |
| URI: | https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/23665 |
| Fulltext version: | Published version |
| License (according to publishing contract): | Licence according to publishing contract |
| Departement: | School of Health Sciences |
| Organisational Unit: | Institute of Nursing (IPF) |
| Appears in collections: | Publikationen Gesundheit |
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Schuler, C., Agbozo, F., Ntow, G., & Waldboth, V. (2021, November). Neonatal care delivery for low birth weight infants in the context of continuum of care in Ghana. 3rd Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Early Childhood Research, Zurich, 23-24 November 2021. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-23665
Schuler, C. et al. (2021) ‘Neonatal care delivery for low birth weight infants in the context of continuum of care in Ghana’, in 3rd Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Early Childhood Research, Zurich, 23-24 November 2021. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. Available at: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-23665.
C. Schuler, F. Agbozo, G. Ntow, and V. Waldboth, “Neonatal care delivery for low birth weight infants in the context of continuum of care in Ghana,” in 3rd Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Early Childhood Research, Zurich, 23-24 November 2021, Nov. 2021. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-23665.
SCHULER, Christina, Faith AGBOZO, George NTOW und Veronika WALDBOTH, 2021. Neonatal care delivery for low birth weight infants in the context of continuum of care in Ghana. In: 3rd Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Early Childhood Research, Zurich, 23-24 November 2021. Conference poster. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. November 2021
Schuler, Christina, Faith Agbozo, George Ntow, and Veronika Waldboth. 2021. “Neonatal Care Delivery for Low Birth Weight Infants in the Context of Continuum of Care in Ghana.” Conference poster. In 3rd Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Early Childhood Research, Zurich, 23-24 November 2021. ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-23665.
Schuler, Christina, et al. “Neonatal Care Delivery for Low Birth Weight Infants in the Context of Continuum of Care in Ghana.” 3rd Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society for Early Childhood Research, Zurich, 23-24 November 2021, ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, 2021, https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-23665.
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