Barriers and facilitators to kangaroo care in Portuguese NICUs: A cross-sectional study with health professionals

Key Points

• This research aims to identify the barriers and facilitators impacting kangaroo care implementation in Portuguese NICUs.
• Cross-sectional study design
• Survey conducted with health professionals in NICUs
• Data analyzed to assess perceptions of kangaroo care
• Identified key barriers to implementing kangaroo care in NICUs
• Highlighted facilitators that could promote kangaroo care among health professionals
• Insights on improving kangaroo care practices in Portuguese NICUs