Efficacy and safety of Kangaroo mother care vs. conventional care during hospitalization for preterm and/or low birth weight infants: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials

KMC is a clinically effective and safe intervention for the management of preterm and/or LBW neonates. Present evidence highlights its role in reducing neonatal mortality, expediting hospital discharge, fostering growth and developmental outcomes, as well as mitigating the incidence of complications. Moreover, the benefits of this intervention are particularly significant in lower-middle-income countries.