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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10-20% of mothers, impacting infant development and breastfeeding.
  • Up to 50% of PPD cases remain undiagnosed, despite AAP recommendations for screening.
  • Current PPD screening rates by pediatricians are low, particularly in underserved populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To improve PPD screening rates to 75% in an inner-city primary care clinic using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS).
  • To enhance resident awareness of PPD and the importance of systematic screening protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented three Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles focusing on education, system improvements, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Utilized the validated 10-item Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) for screening.
  • Baseline data collected from 40 charts showed no PPD screening documentation.

Main Results:

  • Screening rates increased from 0% at baseline to 33% after PDSA cycle 2, and 82% after PDSA cycle 3.
  • Achieved an 82% screening rate, exceeding the 75% target goal.
  • Identified eight positive PPD cases, facilitating counseling and referrals.

Conclusions:

  • PDSA cycles effectively improved PPD screening rates in a primary care setting.
  • The initiative successfully increased resident awareness and PPD screening implementation.
  • Sustained higher screening rates post-study, though not consistently 100%.