ArticleCanadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique
Public health nurses' (Phns) perceptions of their role in early postpartum discharge.
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- Vaginal delivery: how does early hospital discharge affect mother and child outcomes? A systematic literature review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2017Pooled it
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Abstract
objectivesFollowing the introduction of hospital early postpartum discharge (EPD), public health nurses (PHNs) have provided large-scale in-home follow-up to promote the safety and well-being of mothers and babies. Given high numbers of births per year, this program has affected PHNs' practice. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to explore PHNs' perceptions of EPD and its effects on their practice.
methodsData were collected in focus groups (n = 24) consisting of PHNs in four community health areas (CHAs) in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA). Audiotaped data were transcribed, entered into Microsoft Word XP, and analyzed using constant comparison.
resultsThe female participants had a mean of 10 years of PHN experience. Three main themes and 10 subthemes were identified. The main themes were: passion for the PHN role, influence of EPD on practice, and building a PHN future. The subthemes included: valuing public health nursing, building capacity and developing relationships, changes in practice, erosion of health promotion, a new role, proper tools, continuity of care, relationships with community partners, and resources to support public health programs.
conclusionThe PHNs indicated the introduction of EPD altered their practice by reducing their role in community-level intervention and health promotion activities. Although they identified benefits from undertaking EPD activities, they wanted resources and funding shifted into the public health system to better support PHNs' increase in scope of practice and historical roles in promoting the health of individuals, families and communities.
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