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. 2024 Jul;16(Suppl 3):S2839-S2841.
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_459_24. Epub 2024 Jul 31.

Investigating the Challenges, Successes, and Strategies of Implementing Advanced Neonatal Care Interventions in Low-Resource Settings: A Clinical Study

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Investigating the Challenges, Successes, and Strategies of Implementing Advanced Neonatal Care Interventions in Low-Resource Settings: A Clinical Study

Kiran S Das et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Jul.

Abstract

Background: Neonatal care interventions are crucial for reducing infant mortality rates, particularly in low-resource settings where access to advanced medical facilities is limited. Implementing these interventions poses significant challenges due to resource constraints and infrastructural limitations.

Materials and methods: This clinical study investigated the challenges, successes, and strategies involved in implementing advanced neonatal care interventions in a low-resource setting. A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data collected from a neonatal care unit in a resource-limited area over a period of two years. The study assessed the availability of medical equipment, healthcare personnel training, and the efficacy of interventions in improving neonatal health outcomes.

Results: The analysis revealed that despite resource constraints, significant strides were made in implementing advanced neonatal care interventions. Availability of essential medical equipment increased by 30%, and healthcare personnel received targeted training programs resulting in a 25% improvement in neonatal survival rates. Strategies such as task-shifting and community outreach programs played a pivotal role in overcoming infrastructural limitations.

Conclusion: Implementing advanced neonatal care interventions in low-resource settings is challenging but feasible with targeted strategies. While resource constraints remain a barrier, innovative approaches such as task-shifting and community involvement can significantly improve neonatal health outcomes. Continued investment in infrastructure, training, and community engagement is essential for sustainable progress in reducing neonatal mortality rates in resource-limited areas.

Keywords: Healthcare interventions; infant mortality; low-resource settings; neonatal care; resource constraints.

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