Jennifer Canter1,2, Vinod Rao1,3, Patricia A Patrick4,5, Gad Alpan1,6, Robin L Altman1,6. 1. Department of Pediatrics, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA. 2. Child Abuse Pediatrics Program and Forensic Acute Care Team, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, USA. 3. Child Abuse/Forensic Pediatrics, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, USA. 4. Institute of Public Health, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA. 5. Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, New York, USA. 6. Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate whether an educational video would impact infant sleep practices among new mothers. DESIGN AND METHODS: Survey responses of new mothers who did (n = 43) versus did not (n = 49) watch the educational video were compared to identify differences in observed and planned infant sleep practices. RESULTS: Mothers who watched the video were more likely to observe safe sleep practices while in the hospital (67.4% vs. 46.9%, p < .05). They were also less likely to plan for (unsafe) side positioning (23.9% vs. 7.1%, p < .05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Given the potentially fatal consequence of unsafe sleep, a brief video provided by nursing staff can be a prudent component of new parent education.
PURPOSE: To evaluate whether an educational video would impact infant sleep practices among new mothers. DESIGN AND METHODS: Survey responses of new mothers who did (n = 43) versus did not (n = 49) watch the educational video were compared to identify differences in observed and planned infant sleep practices. RESULTS: Mothers who watched the video were more likely to observe safe sleep practices while in the hospital (67.4% vs. 46.9%, p < .05). They were also less likely to plan for (unsafe) side positioning (23.9% vs. 7.1%, p < .05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Given the potentially fatal consequence of unsafe sleep, a brief video provided by nursing staff can be a prudent component of new parent education.
Authors: Ann Kellams; Margaret G Parker; Nicole L Geller; Rachel Y Moon; Eve R Colson; Emily Drake; Michael J Corwin; Mary McClain; W Christopher Golden; Fern R Hauck Journal: Pediatrics Date: 2017-10-13 Impact factor: 7.124