Effectiveness of the kangaroo method in premature infants
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https://doi.org/10.56294/cid2025155Keywords:
mother kangaroo method, neonate, premature birth, maternal health, perinatal care, effectivenessAbstract
Introduction: prematurity is one of the main causes of neonatal mortality, the Mother Kangaroo Method (MMC), developed in 1978 in Colombia, emerges as an effective and humanized alternative for premature neonates, based on skin-to-skin contact, strengthening the maternal bond, regulating temperature and promoting breastfeeding. It reduces neonatal mortality by 40 % and optimizes hospital resources. Although it faces cultural and structural challenges worldwide, its implementation can improve the quality of life of newborns and their families. Objective: to determine the effectiveness of the Kangaroo Method in preterm infants. Methods: this article uses a systematic review supported by the PRISMA 2020 Declaration, with a qualitative-descriptive approach. The PICO model was used to define the research question, scientific articles from the last 5 years were reviewed in ten databases, using MeSH terms, DeCs and using Bilean operators, related to the Kangaroo method and its effectiveness. Results: a compilation of studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the kangaroo method in improving the quality of life, basing this on different categories supported by authors who defend this method as an effective and recommended alternative to problems such as breastfeeding, socioeconomic level or medical problems that arise in premature newborns. Conclusions: CMM is an effective strategy to care for preterm newborns, however, despite its multiple benefits, there is a lack in terms of its application, for this reason the dissemination of this effective method is sought.
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