Comprehensive Integrated Care Model to Improve Maternal Mental Health.

Authors :: Cox EQ
Raines C
Kimmel M
Richardson E
Stuebe A
Meltzer-Brody S
Source :: Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN [J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs] 2017 Nov - Dec; Vol. 46 (6), pp. 923-930. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Sep 06.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: In this article, we describe an integrated care model in a perinatal psychiatry program to improve access to care for women who experience mood changes during the perinatal period. A nurse-practitioner trained in psychiatry and obstetrics is embedded in the obstetric clinic, and perinatal nurses, often the first professionals to recognize women who are experiencing mood changes, can easily refer women for follow-up. Barriers, lessons learned, and goals for implementation are described.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)