Neonatal nurse skills and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) training: One year post-training evaluation

Abstract Perinasia's Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) training could improve the competence of health officers' knowledge and skills. Both trying the module and evaluating its results are important. Aim This study aimed to assess the skills of neonatal nurses one year after KMC training in the Pasar Rebo District General Hospital. Method A qualitative approach that included in-depth interviews, group discussions, and observations of the neonatal nurses’ skills in KMC was implemented. Thematic analysis was performed. Results A year after follow-up, there was neither KMC training nor a clear policy. It was mentioned that there was a standard operating procedure (SOP) of KMC and routine transfer of health personnel. However, there were no KMC IEC materials or free KMC gowns to support the training. Conclusion The development of KMC services in the hospital not only provided training for health personnel but also required continuation, a clear policy, a SOP, and education support materials.