Knowledge on Sudden Unexplained Infant Death-related Safe Sleep Practices and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Pediatric Nurses

Abstract

Purpose: Sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) is a major contributor to infant mortality, and pediatric nurses have the responsibility to educate parents on SUID-reducing strategies. This study was conducted to measure pediatric nurses' knowledge of SUID-related safe sleep practices (K-SSSP) and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (K-ICPR).Methods: In total, 136 pediatric nurses were administered a survey including K-SSSP (13 items), K-ICPR (5 items), confidence in K-SSSP education (1 item; 5 points), and other factors relating to SUID experiences or education.Results: The correct answer rates of the K-SSSP and K-ICPR were 62.6% and 62.5%, retrospectively. The mean score for confidence in K-SSSP education was 2.6±0.9. Only 18 nurses (13.2%) responded that they educated parents on the content of the K-SSSP, while 76 nurses had received education on SUID. Positive relationships were observed between K-SSSP scores and higher education, between K-ICPR scores and having own child(ren) and clinical experience, and between confidence in K-SSSP education and higher education or having one's own child(ren). Nurses caring for newborns performed more SUID education than nurses working in other units.Conclusion: There is a profound need to implement a systemic educational program on SUID and strategies to reduce SUID for pediatric nurses.

Survey of Korean daycare personnel on safe sleep practices related to sudden unexplained infant death: a cross-sectional exploratory study

“…Third, daycare personnel showed a lack of knowledge about SSP related to SUID as indicated by the correct answer rates of 56.5% for kn-SSP and 56.7% for kn-ICPR. In our previous study of 136 pediatric nurses, a slightly higher correct answer rate was reported at 62.6% for kn-SSP and 62.5% for kn-ICPR [ 21 ]. The knowledge level about K-SSP among both groups of professionals is quite low.…”

“…This study conducted a survey that included questionnaires about the respondents' knowledge and confidence regarding SSP related to SUID. The questionnaires were developed for pediatric nurses in a previous study [ 21 ] and modified to address the roles of daycare personnel and the daycare center environment rather than hospitals or clinical settings. The questionnaire consisted of 39 items to measure 1) E-SSP (10 items), 2) K-SSP (18 items), 3) C-SSP (1 item), and 4) the demographic characteristics of daycare personnel (10 items).…”

Mothers’ Practices in Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Holy Kerbala City

“…By teaching parents of infants about safe sleeping habits and appropriate responses in situations of emergency, the chances of SIDS can be decreased. The medical staff, such as nurses and physicians, family members, and the Internet, are sources of information for parents of infants about SIDS [6].…”