Measuring outcomes of digital technology-assisted nursing postpartum: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Advanced Nursing
Deborah E McCarterMark T Hegel

Abstract

To determine if delivering electronic messages from nurses during the first 6 months postpartum is feasible, acceptable and effective in improving mood and decreasing parenting stress. Competing demands during the postpartum hospitalization make focused time for nurses to provide education and support difficult. Unmet needs following discharge may increase the incidence of postpartum depression. Untreated depression negatively affects families, especially for vulnerable women with limited access to health care. This is a longitudinal cohort study in three phases. Feasibility and acceptability were assessed during Phases 1 & 2. Phase 3 is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with three conditions. This protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the maternity hospital on 12 May 2015 and reviewed annually. Women are enrolled during the maternity hospitalization, after which randomization occurs. The control group receives usual care. Intervention I participants receive a standardized electronic message four times/week for 6 months postpartum. Intervention II participants receive the messages and the option to request a call from a nurse. Electronic surveys at 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months postpartum measure depress...Continue Reading

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Sep 1, 2020·The Journal of Nursing Education·Melissa DeFoorVicki Pierce
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Jun 22, 2019·Journal of Advanced Nursing·Deborah E McCarterMark T Hegel
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