What is it about?
This study examines the impact of a newly structured follow-up care program on preventing and treating postpartum depression. To this aim a quasi-experimental post-test design with non-equivalent groups was used.
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Why is it important?
Redesigning postpartum care with trained health professionals, with a focus on mental health and parental support, seems to be an effective way to manage postpartum depression.
Perspectives
Public health nurses are well-positioned to identify and treat mothers experiencing depression, as well as provide referrals when necessary. Investing in training nurses to recognize and address postpartum depression can be a cost-effective measure.
Professor Lars Smith
University of Oslo
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This page is a summary of: Redesigned community postpartum care to prevent and treat postpartum depression in women - a one-year follow-up study, Journal of Clinical Nursing, August 2010, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03332.x.
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