The Experiences and Perceptions of Neonatal Clinicians When Using a Responsive Bassinet

A retrospective, secondary analysis was conducted using 2021 survey data across 44 hospitals participating in the SNOO donation program. Respondents included 204 clinicians, predominantly neonatal nurses.

• Respondents said SNOO reduces staff stress (95%) and offers staff support in lieu of hospital volunteers (95%).
• Clinicians reported an average time savings of 2.2 hours per shift.
• SNOO was perceived as a driver of positive infant and parent experiences, including enhanced quality of infant care (99%).

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SOURCE: Gellasch, P., Johnson, S., Walsh, T. A. (2023). The Experiences and Perceptions of Neonatal Clinicians When Using a Responsive Bassinet. Advances in Neonatal Care, July 6, 2023; doi:10.1097/ANC.0000000000001086.

A Descriptive Evaluation of Time Savings and Work Experience Among Neonatal Clinicians When Using a Responsive Bassinet

A prospective quantitative descriptive study using an online survey was conducted in 2022 using a convenience sample of neonatal clinicians in the United States. A total of 146 respondents met the eligibility criteria.

• Respondents reported SNOO generated an average time savings of 1.9 hours per shift.
• Most clinicians agreed SNOO provided them with support in their daily work (98%) and decreased stress (97%).
• SNOO decreased interruptions (79%) and gave staff extra time to care for higher acuity patients (70%).
• Respondents reported infants in SNOO stayed asleep longer (80%) and cried less frequently (76%).

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SOURCE: Gellasch, P., Walsh, T. A., & Geiger, S. (2023). A Descriptive Evaluation of Time Savings and Work Experience Among Neonatal Clinicians When Using a Responsive Bassinet. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, April 2023; doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2023.03.001.

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