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

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.