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Development and Evaluation of a Lactation Rotation for a Pediatric Residency Program.
- Source :
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Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association [J Hum Lact] 2017 Nov; Vol. 33 (4), pp. 748-756. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Mar 20. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians promote and help manage breastfeeding. However, research has shown that they are not adequately prepared. To address this gap, a 2-week mandatory lactation rotation program was developed for first-year pediatric residents. Research aim: The aim of the study was to provide a lactation education program and to measure the residents' knowledge and perceived confidence regarding breastfeeding.<br />Methods: This longitudinal self-report pretest/posttest study was conducted with a convenience sample of 45 first-year pediatric residents. Each resident spent a minimum of 50 hours with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. To measure breastfeeding knowledge and clinical confidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics' Breastfeeding Residency Curriculum pretest was used 4 times: first and last day of the rotation and at 6 and 12 months postrotation.<br />Results: Test and confidence scores were evaluated. Statistically significant differences in knowledge were found between test 1 when compared with tests 2, 3, and 4 ( p < .001). No significant differences were found between tests 2, 3, and 4 ( p > .05). The abilities to "adequately address parents' questions" and to "completely manage common problems" were significant, with confidence increasing in tests 2, 3, and 4 ( p < .001).<br />Conclusion: As a result of an innovative, comprehensive educational lactation program, the pediatric residents' knowledge and perceived confidence related to breastfeeding significantly increased.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Clinical Competence standards
Clinical Competence statistics & numerical data
Curriculum standards
Female
Health Personnel education
Health Personnel psychology
Humans
Internship and Residency methods
Internship and Residency statistics & numerical data
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Midwestern United States
Self Efficacy
Self Report
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teaching standards
Teaching statistics & numerical data
Health Personnel standards
Internship and Residency standards
Lactation
Pediatrics education
Program Evaluation methods
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1552-5732
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28984530
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334416679381