Impact of Psychiatry Treatment on New Mothers
Author Information
Author(s): Eileen Patricia Sloan, Sharon Kirsh
Primary Institution: Mount Sinai Hospital
Hypothesis
How do obstetrical inpatients experience the consultation process and adhere to treatment recommendations post-discharge?
Conclusion
Obstetrical patients had good recollection of their experience with C-L psychiatry, and post-discharge compliance with treatment recommendations was high.
Supporting Evidence
- 79% of participants had congruence between their reason for referral and the consult notes.
- 81% of participants complied with postdischarge therapy recommendations.
- 64% of participants reported concerns about their mood after discharge.
Takeaway
This study looked at how new mothers felt about their mental health treatment after leaving the hospital, and most remembered their treatment well and followed the advice given.
Methodology
Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with participants six months after discharge.
Potential Biases
Participants may have been more likely to be high-functioning individuals, which could skew results.
Limitations
The study may be biased as participants were relatively high functioning and many could not be contacted due to lack of fixed addresses.
Participant Demographics
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