Efficiency Development of Care for Newborns with Transient Tachypnea Using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) at Thong Pha Phum Hospital

Authors

  • Phatthanan Siwaburintamit Thong Pha Phum Hospital, Kanchanaburi Provincial Public Health Office

Keywords:

neonates, transient tachypnea, continuous positive airway pressure, development of nursing competencies

Abstract

The application of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a critical intervention for mitigating respiratory failure in neonates. Effective care for infants utilizing this device necessitates specialized nursing competencies. This participatory action research sought to enhance the efficacy of managing neonates with rapid breathing through CPAP, aiming to avert complications by fostering team skills via collaborative efforts. The research methodology was structured into four phases, adhering to the Plan–Act–Observe–Reflect cycle. The study sample comprised professional nurses and neonates diagnosed with Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN). Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews, and group discussions, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Dependent t-test, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.

Results: The findings from the initial cycle revealed that while most nurses recognized the significance of caring for infants with TTN, their knowledge regarding CPAP settings was only moderate. Complications were identified, including pressure sores and treatment failures necessitating the transfer of 19 infants (63.33%). In response, a care guideline was formulated through an efficiency improvement program, incorporating hands-on training and skill assessments with a standardized evaluation form validated for content by five experts (CVI = 1). Subsequent results from the second cycle, following program enhancement and targeted training, demonstrated a statistically significant increase in care efficiency (p < .05), with the mean score improving from 3.65 (S.D. = 1.20) prior to development to 4.12 (S.D. = 0.56) post-development. The nurses' skills were rated as excellent (Mean = 26.50, S.D. = 1.31) and showed a positive correlation with care efficiency (r = +0.75, p < .05). Qualitative analysis underscored the necessity for ongoing training and the establishment of systematic practice guidelines. Continuous development of nurses' skills in CPAP usage can enhance the quality of neonatal nursing in accordance with professional standards.

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2025-12-22

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Siwaburintamit P. Efficiency Development of Care for Newborns with Transient Tachypnea Using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) at Thong Pha Phum Hospital. J Health Sci BCNSP [internet]. 2025 Dec. 22 [cited 2026 Jan. 25];9(3):e278474 . available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bcnsp/article/view/278474

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