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
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Atatürk University
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
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