Study on breastfeeding evaluation indicator system for preterm infants and its strategy of clinical application / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To establish the breastfeeding evaluation indicator system for preterm infants and to provide theoretical basis for breastfeeding implementation and evaluation.Methods Based on literature review,clinical on-spot investigation and experts consultation,the evaluation system frame was initially formed.With specialists meeting method and Delphi study,the evaluation indicator system for preterm infants was established.Results The breastfeeding evaluation indicator system for preterm infants comprised 3 levels,with 3 indicators in level 1,7 indicators in level 2 and 18 indicators in level 3.Conclusions It is emphasized that the purpose for breastfeeding evaluation of preterm infants is to continuously improve the breastfeeding quality for preterm infants.