J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2024 Sep 12. doi: 10.1097/JPN.0000000000000786. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Nurses who care for newborn infants in the hospital have an opportunity to serve as a resource for child passenger safety (CPS). Literature lacks information on what CPS knowledge and provision of information exists for neonatal nurses.
OBJECTIVE: In this study, we assessed neonatal nurses’ knowledge and provision of CPS information.
METHODS: The study design included an adapted, cross-sectional, and anonymous survey. A generic survey link was distributed to National Association of Neonatal Nurses’ members. Descriptive and univariate analyses were used to summarize the data.
RESULTS: One hundred thirteen registered nurses working in the hospital, representing 27 states, completed the survey. Approximately 38.1% (N = 43) “high knowledge” respondents answered 2 scenario-based and 3 knowledge-based CPS questions correctly. Nurses addressed CPS for parents/caregivers during newborn hospitalization through car seat tolerance screenings (85.8%), verbal education or answering questions (83.2%), and providing a pamphlet or handout (52.2%). Barriers to providing CPS recommendations were nursing staff not being trained in CPS (55.8%), perceived liability (50.4%), and lack of understanding/unaware of CPS guidelines (47.8%).
CONCLUSION: Neonatal nurses can benefit from CPS training and hospital policies which outline nurse expectations and liabilities.
PMID:39325954 | DOI:10.1097/JPN.0000000000000786
