Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward
Summary: Neonatal care is essential for the well-being of newborns, particularly premature or critically ill patients. Despite advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practice, India faces significant challenges in neonatal nursing, including resource limitations, inconsistent training...
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| author | Geetanjali Kalyan Poonam Joshi Lumchio Levis Murry Marsha Campbell-Yeo Surya Kant Tiwari |
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| description | Summary: Neonatal care is essential for the well-being of newborns, particularly premature or critically ill patients. Despite advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practice, India faces significant challenges in neonatal nursing, including resource limitations, inconsistent training, and inadequate policy support. This paper examines the current state of neonatal nursing in India, highlighting disparities between urban and rural areas, and comparing them to global practices. It explores systemic issues affecting neonatal care, such as inadequate educational frameworks, a shortage of trained faculty, and insufficient clinical exposure. We outline a comprehensive approach to address these challenges, including the introduction of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner programs, enhancements in specialized training, promotion of evidence-based practices, and integration of technology. We also emphasize the need for stronger policy support and increased funding to improve the neonatal care infrastructure. By adopting these recommendations, India can make significant strides towards improving neonatal outcomes and aligning itself with global health targets. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fafee36948ae41b188b3e7daaa85af4e2025-08-20T02:37:53ZengElsevierThe Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia2772-36822025-01-013210052210.1016/j.lansea.2024.100522Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forwardGeetanjali Kalyan0Poonam Joshi1Lumchio Levis Murry2Marsha Campbell-Yeo3Surya Kant Tiwari4National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IndiaCollege of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, West Bengal, IndiaCollege of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IndiaSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaCollege of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India; Corresponding author.Summary: Neonatal care is essential for the well-being of newborns, particularly premature or critically ill patients. Despite advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practice, India faces significant challenges in neonatal nursing, including resource limitations, inconsistent training, and inadequate policy support. This paper examines the current state of neonatal nursing in India, highlighting disparities between urban and rural areas, and comparing them to global practices. It explores systemic issues affecting neonatal care, such as inadequate educational frameworks, a shortage of trained faculty, and insufficient clinical exposure. We outline a comprehensive approach to address these challenges, including the introduction of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner programs, enhancements in specialized training, promotion of evidence-based practices, and integration of technology. We also emphasize the need for stronger policy support and increased funding to improve the neonatal care infrastructure. By adopting these recommendations, India can make significant strides towards improving neonatal outcomes and aligning itself with global health targets.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772368224001720InfantNewbornNeonatal nursingInfant mortalityNurse practitionersTechnology |
| spellingShingle | Geetanjali Kalyan Poonam Joshi Lumchio Levis Murry Marsha Campbell-Yeo Surya Kant Tiwari Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia Infant Newborn Neonatal nursing Infant mortality Nurse practitioners Technology |
| title | Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward |
| title_full | Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward |
| title_fullStr | Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward |
| title_full_unstemmed | Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward |
| title_short | Transforming neonatal nursing in India: challenges, opportunities, and the way forward |
| title_sort | transforming neonatal nursing in india challenges opportunities and the way forward |
| topic | Infant Newborn Neonatal nursing Infant mortality Nurse practitioners Technology |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772368224001720 |
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