Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to initiate post-partum depression screening in the Obstetric/Gynecology and Pediatric offices for the delivered maternal clients. Implement the screening into the office process along with a process for referral to improve health outcomes for our mothers, babies and families.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Jeannie W. Connolly, MSN, Department of Women's and Children, West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida, USA; Roger Hillary McBride, MSN, West Florida Hospital's Behavioral Health Dept, West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida, USA; Barbara C. Woodring, EdD, MN, Byrdine F Lewis School of Nursing, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Depression, Post-partum, Screening

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Identification and referral of women experiencing postpartum depression

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The purpose of this presentation is to initiate post-partum depression screening in the Obstetric/Gynecology and Pediatric offices for the delivered maternal clients. Implement the screening into the office process along with a process for referral to improve health outcomes for our mothers, babies and families.