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ArticleJournal of clinical psychology in medical settings2026

Patient Perceptions of In-person and Telehealth Group Support for Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Ishita Rai, Margaret Bublitz, Joanna MacLean, Nina K Ayala, Cemile Ceren Sönmez, Madison Pomerantz, Meghan Sharp

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Ishita RaiWomen's Medicine Collaborative, Miriam Hospital, Providence, USA.
Margaret BublitzAlpert Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University, Providence, USA.
Joanna MacLeanAlpert Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University, Providence, USA.
Nina K AyalaAlpert Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University, Providence, USA.
Cemile Ceren SönmezInstitute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK.
Madison PomerantzAlpert Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University, Providence, USA.
Meghan SharpAlpert Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University, Providence, USA. meghan_sharp@brown.edu.

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introductionGroup-based support is effective at reducing symptoms of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs); however, barriers to access exist. Telehealth is an important advancement in healthcare delivery that may mitigate access barriers.

objectiveThis mixed-methods study explored barriers and facilitators to participation in a provider-led PMADs support group offered in-person and/or via video telehealth.

methodsGroup attendance and demographics were assessed via chart review for 94 patients who participated via in-person, and/or video telehealth groups. Semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of attendees (N = 24) explored: (1) barriers to attendance, (2) preference for modality, and (3) recommendations for future care. Framework matrix analysis identified common themes in patient experience. Patients completed the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire.

resultsGroup attendance was significantly higher in telehealth compared to in-person format (t = 8.13, p < 0.001). Satisfaction did not differ by modality (F = 0.44, p = 0.65). Themes from qualitative interviews included logistical and technological challenges that served as barriers and/or facilitators to attendance. DISCUSSION: Barriers to PMAD group participation are present for both in-person and telehealth modalities. While telehealth may mitigate barriers to in-person care, patients raised concerns about the quality of support received from online relationships.

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Anxiety DisordersCOVID-19Mood DisordersPatient SatisfactionPostpartum PeriodPsychotherapy, GroupSelf-Help GroupsAdultFemaleHumansMental Health TeletherapyQualitative ResearchTelemedicineGroupMood and anxiety disordersPerinatalPostpartumTelehealth

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