The safety of Canadian early discharge guidelines: effects of discharge timing on readmission in the first year post-discharge and exclusive breastfeeding to four months
Loading...
Date
2002
Authors
Yanicki, Sharon M.
Paul, Hasselback
Mark, Sandilands
Chris, Jensen-Ross
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Canadian Public Health Association
Abstract
Background: Few studies have examined earlier discharge in relation to Canadian guidelines
for earlier discharge and infant feeding. We addressed differences in readmission
(1 year post-discharge) and exclusive breastfeeding (4 months) for newborns and mothers
discharged within 48 hours compared to those with a longer hospital stay.
Method: A cohort of 1,357 vaginally delivered singleton normal newborns and their mothers
(births between January 1, 1996 and March 31, 1997) were studied by linking
five databases and a chart audit.
Results: Overall there were no differences in infant and maternal readmission or rates of
exclusive breastfeeding.
Conclusion: Canadian guidelines for earlier discharge appear appropriate for vaginally
delivered singleton normal newborns and their mothers with timely home visitation.
Description
Sherpa Romeo blue journal: delayed open access
Keywords
Hospital stay , Hospital birth , Readmission , Early discharge , Home visitation
Citation
Yanicki, S., Hasselback, P., Sandilands, M., & Jensen-Ross, C. (2002). The safety of Canadian early dischrge guidelines: effects of discharge timing on readmission in the first year post-discharge and exclusive breastfeeding to four months. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 93(1), 26-30.