Abstract
Around 300 babies die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the UK each year (lullaby trust 2013). Bed sharing is one modifiable risk factor for the SIDS (Carpenter et al 2013) although its exact role as risk is subject to debate (Ball 2012). A better understanding of parents reasons for bed sharing would inform health professionals approach to discussing this topic with parents.A systematic approach to database searching was taken in key databases for nursing and allied health professionals were searched for papers, and nine were identified that could answer the research question. These papers were scrutinised using the critical appraisal skills programme (CASP) (2013 ) checklist for qualitative papers and the questions for analysis of a survey from Booth (2006).
Several key themes were found to recur across a number of papers namely: promotion of breastfeeding, convenience and comfort, enjoyment, safety and following cultural and family practises. Beliefs about SIDS and the approach taken by professionals were also important issues. Overall an informed choice to approach to discussing safe sleep with parents is important (Blair and Inch 2011) but behaviour change approaches like motivational interviewing are useful when parents or bed sharing in high risk circumstances (NICE 2007 & 2013 and NHS England 2014).
Date of Award | 10 Oct 2014 |
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Original language | English |
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Sponsors | Solent NHS Trust |