Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the degree of implantation of the Kangaroo Method in the Dependencies of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and nursery of the Hospital de Base Ary Pinheiro (HBAP), in the city of Porto Velho, Rondônia. Methods: An observational study was carried out with the NICU and nursery teams analyzing the structure of the units and the process of work and relationship between the team and the family. Results: The results concerning structural evaluation show that the Kangaroo Method is partially implanted with a percentage of 78% of positive responses. Already in the analysis of the process, the result of 79% was obtained, thus demonstrating that the process phase is partially implanted. Conclusion: It was concluded that the final sum of the positive responses referring to the structure and process items, obtained the result of 80% indicating that the Kangaroo Method at the Dr. Ary Pinheiro Base Hospital is partially implanted.