SynthesisJournal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2021
Feasibility of universal screening for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders among caregivers of infants hospitalized in NICUs: a systematic review.
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- Study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Parents in the NICU.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2026Article
- Detection of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients Presenting in a Specialty Fetal Care Center During Pregnancy.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2026Article
- The silent struggle after childbirth - barriers and facilitators to help-seeking for postpartum depression and anxiety.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations for anti-racist, equity-focused NICU family mental health.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Review
- Advancing equitable postpartum depression screening in a level-IV NICU: a quality improvement approach shaped by planned experimentation.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
- Well-being in parents of infants with neurological conditions: from birth to 6 months after discharge.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
- Maternal Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Participation in Care in Neonatal Semi-Intensive and Intensive Care Units: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study in Two Sri Lankan Hospitals.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Integrated follow-up of former extremely preterm infants: how to do it?European journal of pediatrics · 2025Review
- Person- and family-centred care in neonatology: a scoping review to identify existing definitions, models of care, and related categories of interventions.Journal of global health · 2025Article
- Implementation of perinatal mental health screening for parents of infants in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit: A quality improvement initiative.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2025Article
- Understanding and addressing mental health challenges of families admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2025Review
- Analysis of anxiety and depression status and related factors among mothers of children in neonatal intensive care unit.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- Collaborative Recognition of Wellbeing Needs: A Novel Approach to Universal Psychosocial Screening on the Neonatal Unit.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2024Article
- Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect the Stress Levels among the Mothers of Premature Infants? A Narrative Review of the Present State of Knowledge, Prevention Strategies, and Future Directions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Review
- Parental stress, depression, anxiety and participation to care in neonatal intensive care units: results of a prospective study in Italy, Brazil and Tanzania.BMJ paediatrics open · 2024Article
- Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression and Severe Distress among Mothers of Very Preterm Infants at NICU Discharge.American journal of perinatology · 2024Article
- Parental stress, depression, anxiety and participation in care in neonatal intensive care unit: a cross-sectional study in Italy comparing mothers versus fathers.BMJ paediatrics open · 2024Article
- A Closed-Loop Digital Health Tool to Improve Depression Care in Multiple Sclerosis: Iterative Design and Cross-Sectional Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial and its Impact on Depression Care.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Supporting Disclosure of Unmet Mental Health Needs among Parents of Critically Ill Infants.The Journal of pediatrics · 2023Article
- The Role of Distance from Home to Hospital on Parental Experience in the NICU: A Qualitative Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
This systematic review evaluated the feasibility of implementing universal screening programs for postpartum mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) among caregivers of infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Four moderate quality post-implementation cohort studies satisfied inclusion criteria (n = 2752 total participants). All studies included mothers; one study included fathers or partners. Screening included measures of depression and post-traumatic stress. Screening rates ranged from 48.5% to 96.2%. The incidence of depression in mothers ranged from 18% to 43.3% and was 9.5% in fathers. Common facilitators included engaging multidisciplinary staff in program development and implementation, partnering with program champions, and incorporating screening into routine clinical practice. Referral to mental health treatment was the most significant barrier. This systematic review suggests that universal PMAD screening in NICUs may be feasible. Further research comparing a wider range of PMAD screening tools and protocols is critical to address these prevalent conditions with significant consequences for parents and infants.
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