A Case Study on Using the Via Christi Breastfeeding Assessment Tool in a Clinical Setting


Autoria(s): Taha, Rouba
Data(s)

10/05/2009

Resumo

Aims- The goal of this study is to obtain a subjective point of view of the use, benefits, and shortcomings of the Via Christi breastfeeding Assessment Tool in a clinical setting. Methods- This case study is based on a single yet detailed interview with a lactation consultant who has utilized the Via Christi Breastfeeding Tool in a clinical setting. Findings- Advantages of the Via Christi Breastfeeding Assessment Tool include that the tool is practical and concrete, encompassing both a subjective dimension and the basic elements of breastfeeding. Shortcomings of the tool include its non-specificity in focus on the feeding technique only and excluding other factors involved with the birth and mother- baby couplet. Conclusion- The Via Christi Breastfeeding Tool serves as a good initial screening of breastfeeding, which in result leads to the recommendation of further and more extensive study of a specific mother-baby couplet breastfeeding measures if needed.

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http://digitalcommons.uconn.edu/srhonors_theses/74

http://digitalcommons.uconn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1098&context=srhonors_theses

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DigitalCommons@UConn

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Honors Scholar Theses

Palavras-Chave #Breastfeeding #case study #breastfeeding tools #Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing #Nursing #Obstetrics and Gynecology
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