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ArticleGlobal health, science and practice2023

Scale-Up of a Newborn Resuscitation Capacity-Building and Skill Retention Program Associated With Improved Neonatal Outcomes in Gandaki Province, Nepal.

Robert B Clark, Mala Chalise, Michael K Visick, Vivek Ghosh, Ranjan Dhungana

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Robert B ClarkBrigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA. robclarkmd@outlook.com.
Mala ChaliseChildren's Medical Mission, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Michael K VisickSchool of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Vivek GhoshSafa Sunaulo Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ranjan DhunganaSafa Sunaulo Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Brigham Young University · USUniversity of Utah · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntrapartum events leading to asphyxia at birth are a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in Nepal. In response, the Nepal Ministry of Health and Population adopted the Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) training curriculum in 2015 as a tool to improve neonatal resuscitation and outcomes. Although the effectiveness of HBB training has been well documented, challenges remain in maintaining skills over time. Safa Sunaulo Nepal (SSN) designed an evidence-based intervention for scaling up newborn resuscitation training and skill retention. We report on its implementation and the changes in newborn outcomes during the program period.

methodsThe program empowered facility-based trainers in newborn resuscitation and skill retention at 12 facilities in Gandaki Province. Seven of 14 level I hospitals and 5 of 6 level II hospitals were selected. A single external mentor coached the facility-based trainers, provided general support, and monitored progress. Program evaluation tracked changes in newborn metrics over 21 Nepali months (March 2018-November 2019). All deliveries occurring in the health facilities during the program period were included in the evaluation. We assessed program effectiveness by analyzing time trends of neonatal mortality, morbidity, and stillbirths.

resultsWe gathered data on neonatal health outcomes of 33,417 deliveries, including 23,820 vaginal deliveries and 9,597 cesarean deliveries. During the program, 43 facility-based trainers taught resuscitation skills to 425 medical personnel and supported skill retention. Neonatal deaths within 24 hours of birth (incidence rate ratio [IRR]=0.993,

conclusionOur findings suggest that the SSN program had a substantial influence on critical neonatal outcomes. Future neonatal resuscitation capacity-building and skill retention efforts may benefit from incorporating elements of the program.

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ParturitionResuscitationBenchmarkingCapacity BuildingFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornNepalPregnancy

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