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April Greene
Introduction and
Purpose
Research articles
rationale
Meta Analysis of physiological effects of skin-toskin contact for newborns and mothers
o Skin to skin contact
o Newborns
o Meta analysis
Study, design,
methods, findings
Study:
Design:
Methods:
Findings:
Study, design,
methods, findings
Ethical considerations
Strength, quality,
credibility
Strength
Quality
Credibility
Strength, quality,
credibility
Strength
Quality
Credibility
Relevance to Practice
Communication
o Meta Analysis of physiological effects of skin-to-skin
Implications
o Meta Analysis of physiological effects of skin-to-skin
Relevance to Practice
Barriers
o Kangaroo mother care to reduce morbidity and
Conclusion
Skin-to-skin care is effective in some ways and not
effective in others.