Telecare for women with postpartum depression.
Data were collected to pilot test the feasibility and effects of telecare as an intervention for depression in a small group of mothers with postpartum depression. Treatment involved a 10-week telecare therapy consisting of three related aspects: cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and problem-solving strategies. Beck Depression Inventory II scores were significantly lower after telecare treatment. Women identified psycho-education as the greatest help to them.
University of Miami School of Nursing, Coral Gables, Florida 33143, USA. dugarriza@miami.edu
Doris Noel
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Ugarriza
Lee
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Schmidt
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011340:Problem Solving; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012064:Relaxation Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D015144:Southeastern United States; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016896:Treatment Outcome