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Postpartum Depression: Screening, Diagnosis, and Management Programs 2000 through 2010.

Barbara P Yawn¹, Ardis L Olson, Susan Bertram

¹Department of Research, Olmsted Medical Center, Rochester, MN 55904, USA.

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|August 18, 2012

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Universal postpartum depression (PPD) screening is debated. Integrated, self-contained programs show success in improving maternal outcomes, unlike those requiring external referrals.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Psychiatry
Public Health

Background:

The effectiveness of universal postpartum depression (PPD) screening in the U.S. is debated.
Existing PPD screening programs often report process metrics (screening, diagnosis, treatment rates) rather than patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the characteristics of successful PPD screening programs.
To identify facilitators and barriers influencing PPD screening program effectiveness and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

Review of evaluated PPD screening programs, focusing on reported outcomes and program characteristics.
Analysis of factors contributing to successful diagnosis and follow-up care.

Main Results:

Few studies report on patient outcomes (e.g., reduced depressive symptoms at 6-12 months postpartum); only two demonstrated improved outcomes.
Barriers to success include requirements for formal psychiatric evaluations and external therapy referrals.
Successful programs were integrated within primary care, offering self-contained follow-up, management, and therapy, with <10% requiring outside referrals.

Conclusions:

Integrated, self-contained PPD screening programs within primary care are more effective in improving maternal outcomes.
Future research and policy should focus on programs that report maternal outcomes and incorporate successful facilitators while avoiding identified barriers.