Journal article
Description of an initiative to optimize mental healthcare services in a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit
Journal of neonatal nursing : JNN, Vol.30(2), pp.187-192
04/2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.jnn.2023.11.006
Abstract
This paper details the implementation of a novel model of embedded mental healthcare for parents of infants hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Data were collected from 79 mothers receiving NICU-based psychological services at a major US academic medical center and included self-report mood and treatment satisfaction measures, as well as basic factors related to mental health and obstetrical history. Of those referred for care, 49% participated in at least one treatment session. Partnered mothers were more likely to accept services. Participants reported elevated symptoms of depression (37%, PHQ-9≥10) and anxiety (48%, GAD-7≥10). Participants generally reported that services were very helpful (71%) or moderately helpful (25%). Assessment of prior mental healthcare revealed that 21% reported none, 43% had received counseling, and 36% received both counseling and medication. Findings support the need for increased availability of mental health care services for parents whose infants are hospitalized in a NICU.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Description of an initiative to optimize mental healthcare services in a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit
- Creators
- J.M. Kamradt - University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsF.A. Scheiber - University of IowaA.M. Momany - University of IowaS.A. Pawlak - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of neonatal nursing : JNN, Vol.30(2), pp.187-192
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jnn.2023.11.006
- ISSN
- 1355-1841
- eISSN
- 1878-089X
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 11/2023
- Date published
- 04/2024
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Psychological and Brain Sciences; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Neonatology; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984539657602771
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