A multidisciplinary treatment approach to postpartum psychoses.
Psychosis after childbirth occurs as a result of unique developmental and social demands. The authors have developed a treatment approach for the management of postpartum psychotic mothers admitted with their babies, based on their experience on an acute psychiatric inpatient unit with a special interest in the treatment of postpartum disorders. Five phases of the acute illness and recovery process are outlined. For each phase, a typical clinical situation, the specific tasks of the phase, and special problem areas are presented. The management guidelines are based on a multidisciplinary team and phase-oriented approach.
Guscott
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McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
Steiner
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D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012803:Sick Role