Postdischarge Impact of C-L Psychiatry Treatment in Obstetrical Inpatients
Joint Authors
Sloan, Eileen Patricia
Kirsh, Sharon
Source
ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Twenty-eight women, referred to C-L Psychiatry during their obstetrical inpatient stay were interviewed six months post-discharge to determine how they experienced the consultation process, whether they recollected and adhered to treatment recommendations, and whether they developed or had a recurrence of mental health problems post-discharge.
Method.
Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted by a psychologist who had not been involved with patient care.
Results.
There was strong congruence between reason for referral as stated in psychiatric consult notes and participants' recollections and strong congruence and compliance regarding treatment recommendations.
Sixty-four percent of women had concerns regarding mood post-discharge, of whom 66% sought professional help within six months.
Participants' recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the C-L service to obstetrical inpatients pertained mainly to sensitivity to patients' feelings, consistency of message and personnel, and post-discharge follow-up.
Conclusions.
Obstetrical patients had good recollection of their experience of C-L psychiatry, and post-discharge compliance with treatment recommendations was high.
A post-discharge telephone call might further enhance treatment compliance and encourage women who are struggling with mood difficulties to seek help.
Contact between C-L psychiatry and patients' primary care physician may also enhance care post-discharge.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sloan, Eileen Patricia& Kirsh, Sharon. 2011. Postdischarge Impact of C-L Psychiatry Treatment in Obstetrical Inpatients. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472906
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sloan, Eileen Patricia& Kirsh, Sharon. Postdischarge Impact of C-L Psychiatry Treatment in Obstetrical Inpatients. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472906
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sloan, Eileen Patricia& Kirsh, Sharon. Postdischarge Impact of C-L Psychiatry Treatment in Obstetrical Inpatients. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472906
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472906