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Quantity or quality of postnatal length of stay? A literary review examining the issues and the evidence

Abstract:

In New Zealand as in other Western countries, length of hospital postnatal stay has reduced dramatically over the last few decades. Contrary to this trend, a recent New Zealand Government initiative provided funding to increase the length of postnatal stay. This literature review sought evidence that would inform and support this policy initiative. The literature located suggests that the focus of care should be directed to improving quality and flexibility of postnatal hospital stay rather than offering a longer length of stay per se.

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early discharge, length of stay, Postnatal, postnatal care