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<bold>Aim.</bold> This study aimed to scoping review the existing literature on the Safe Utilization of Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC) for neonates in the delivery room, focusing on interventions to enhance newborn safety and to prevent sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC).
<bold>Material and methods.</bold> A comprehensive scoping review in line with PRISMA-ScR guidelines was conducted, by searching for scholarly articles published between 2011 and 2022 in scientific databases like ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and PubMed.
<bold>Results.</bold> From an initial pool of 1,011 articles, relevant and topical ones were identified and categorized into four thematic areas: Knowledge and Proficiency of Delivery Room Nursing Staff; Use of Assessment Tools and Surveillance Strategies; Organizational Aspects of Delivery Rooms; Maternal Education and Active Participation.
<bold>Conclusions.</bold> To prevent SUPC-related issues, a holistic approach involving both clinical and mechanical monitoring is crucial, emphasizing maternal education and support from skilled nursing staff .
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Aim. This study aimed to scoping review the existing literature on the Safe Utilization of Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC) for neonates in the delivery room, focusing on interventions to enhance newborn safety and to prevent sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC).
Material and methods. A comprehensive scoping review in line with PRISMA-ScR guidelines was conducted, by searching for scholarly articles published between 2011 and 2022 in scientific databases like ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and PubMed.
Results. From an initial pool of 1,011 articles, relevant and topical ones were identified and categorized into four thematic areas: Knowledge and Proficiency of Delivery Room Nursing Staff; Use of Assessment Tools and Surveillance Strategies; Organizational Aspects of Delivery Rooms; Maternal Education and Active Participation.
Conclusions. To prevent SUPC-related issues, a holistic approach involving both clinical and mechanical monitoring is crucial, emphasizing maternal education and support from skilled nursing staff .

Prevention of sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC) of a newborn in relation to skin-to skin-contact

University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

Pielegniarstwo  XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century

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Aim. This study aimed to scoping review the existing literature on the Safe Utilization of Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC) for neonates in the delivery room,...

Prevention of sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC) of a newborn in relation to skin-to skin-contact

Published Online: Apr 13, 2024

Page range: 72 - 77

Received: Oct 21, 2023

Accepted: Dec 18, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2024-0011

Keywords
newborn, skin-to-skin care, sudden unexpected postnatal collapse, midwives, neonatal nurses

© 2024 Alena Machová et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Prevention of sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC) of a newborn in relation to skin-to skin-contact

Published Online: Apr 13, 2024

Page range: 72 - 77

Received: Oct 21, 2023

Accepted: Dec 18, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2024-0011

Keywordsnewborn, skin-to-skin care, sudden unexpected postnatal collapse, midwives, neonatal nurses

© 2024 Alena Machová et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
newborn, skin-to-skin care, sudden unexpected postnatal collapse, midwives, neonatal nurses