• Mariamma K.S
• Prof. Dr. Ghanshyam Patidar

ABSTRACT A quasi-experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions on selected neonatal outcomes among postnatal mothers experiencing breast complications. The objectives of the study were: (1) to assess the impact of nursing interventions on selected neonatal outcomes, and (2) to determine the association between neonatal outcomes and selected demographic variables. The conceptual framework was based on Katharine Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory. A pretest-posttest control group design was employed, and purposive sampling was used to select 60 participants. Data collection included the LATCH breastfeeding charting scale and selected neonatal outcome parameters. The experimental group received targeted nursing interventions, while the control group received routine care. The results indicated that the mean post-test neonatal outcome score in the experimental group (16.7 ± 4.75) was significantly higher than both the mean pretest score in the same group (10.27 ± 4.31) and the mean post-test score in the control group (11.5 ± 4.08). The calculated t-value (4.52) exceeded the critical t-value (2.02) at the 0.05 level of significance, indicating a statistically significant difference. These findings suggest that the nursing interventions were effective in improving neonatal outcomes among postnatal mothers with breast complications. Further, the study revealed a significant association between the pretest scores of neonatal outcomes and certain demographic variables. The calculated Chi-square values for age in years (χ² = 10.17), type of delivery (χ² = 30.47), education (χ² = 17.49), and occupation (χ² = 23.55) were greater than the critical value at the 0.05 level, indicating statistically significant associations. In contrast, no significant associations were observed for parity (χ² = 3.54), weeks of gestation (χ² = 1.043), place of living (χ² = 5.143), and family support system (χ² = 0.855), as their values were below the critical threshold. Overall, the findings strongly support the effectiveness of structured nursing interventions in improving neonatal outcomes among postnatal mothers with breast complications. The study highlights the need for targeted nursing strategies that include education, support, and clinical interventions to address breastfeeding-related issues, thereby promoting better neonatal health outcomes.

Key words: Nursing interventions; breast complications; neonatal outcomes

"“An Evaluation of Nursing Interventions on Selected Neonatal Outcomes Among Postnatal Mothers with Breast Complications at Selected Hospital in Kollam.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 6, page no.d786-d799, June-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2506391.pdf

"“An Evaluation of Nursing Interventions on Selected Neonatal Outcomes Among Postnatal Mothers with Breast Complications at Selected Hospital in Kollam.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 6, page no. ppd786-d799, June-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2506391.pdf