Nurses' Perspectives on the Process of Attaining Baby-Friendly Designation.
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global initiative that aims to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. This study explores and describes the process of attaining Baby-Friendly designation from nurses' perspectives. A purposive sampling design was used to recruit registered nurse participants in a large, safety-net, tertiary care facility. Data were collected via semistructured interviews and were analyzed using descriptive interpretative analysis. The following themes were revealed: Resistance, Culture, Investment in the Journey, Teamwork, and Source of Pride. Results indicate that comfortable yet antiquated practices led to fear of change and resistance. Initial culture shock was mediated by a successful education model, powerful experiences, and positive outcomes.
Harris Health System, Ben Taub Hospital, in Houston, TX.. Electronic address: suzylundeen@gmail.com.
Suzanne
S
Lundeen
SageWest Health Care in Riverton, WY.
Sherrill
S
Sorensen
Harris Health System, Ben Taub Hospital, in Houston, TX.
Michelle
M
Bland
Harris Health System, Ben Taub Hospital, in Houston, TX.
Sybil
S
George
Harris Health System in Houston, TX.
Brenton
B
Snyder
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health / Q000592:standards; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education*; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011247:Pregnancy; D036301:Qualitative Research; D064876:Safety-net Providers / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States; D014944:World Health Organization
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative; breastfeeding; culture change; nurse experience