Kangaroo care training boosts student skills, study finds

NCT ID NCT07413783

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether an 8-hour kangaroo care training program helps final-year midwifery students improve their knowledge, skills, confidence, and empathy. 99 students took part in a randomized controlled trial. Researchers measured their learning before and after the training using questionnaires and a special scale.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

kangaroo care education

What this could lead to

If successful, this training could help midwifery students provide better kangaroo care to newborns, potentially improving infant health outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study measuring student skills, not patient outcomes. Results may not apply to other settings or guarantee better care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atatürk University

    Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)