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Psychometric Properties Of The Beginning Breastfeeding Survey, Pamela Mulder
Psychometric Properties Of The Beginning Breastfeeding Survey, Pamela Mulder
Pamela J. Mulder
The Beginning Breastfeeding Survey is a reliable and valid measure of breastfeeding effectiveness during the postpartum hospitalization. Providing an accurate assessment of a mother's perception of breastfeeding effectiveness, the Beginning Breastfeeding Survey will guide targeted interventions to increase breastfeeding effectiveness and duration.
A Concept Analysis Of Effective Breastfeeding, Pamela Mulder
A Concept Analysis Of Effective Breastfeeding, Pamela Mulder
Pamela J. Mulder
OBJECTIVE: To provide a concept analysis of effective breastfeeding. DATA SOURCES: Medline and CINAHL electronic databases, reference lists from selected articles, and 7 breastfeeding assessment tools. Search terms included the following: breastfeeding and effective, adequate, successful. STUDY SELECTION: Literature was selected according to whether the concept of effective breastfeeding was defined or described. DATA EXTRACTION: Literature was reviewed and data organized as definitions or descriptions, with descriptions grouped into categories sharing similar characteristics. DATA SYNTHESIS: Four characteristics were chosen as essential attributes of effective breastfeeding: positioning, latch, sucking, and milk transfer. CONCLUSIONS: The concept of effective breastfeeding requires further concept …