USING A DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION IN PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE – QUALITATIVE STUDY OF WOMEN AND STAFF EXPERIENCES release_gcpxoqxxrfcbvcp4gpf7djlefy

by Nikolina Jovanovic, Tijana Teodorovic, Stojan Bajraktarov, Antoni Novotni, Sonila Tomori, Stefan Priebe

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2021  

Abstract

<strong>Background:</strong> Psychiatric disorders in the perinatal period can have long-term implications for the wellbeing of the woman, the baby, and her family. The lack of specialist services may prevent pregnant women from getting the help they need. As a potential solution, mental health services could make routine clinical meetings more effective by adapting and implementing an evidence-based intervention called DIALOG+. <strong>Objective:</strong> To explore perinatal patient and staff experiences of a one-off session of DIALOG+ <strong>Methods:</strong> The study included 22 mental health patients and three staff members in Albania and North Macedonia. After trained staff members had administered DIALOG+ to patients, all were asked about their experience of the intervention. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. <strong>Results:</strong> All patients and staff completed the test session without major difficulties. Regarding their experiences, three main themes were identified: "Benefits of using DIALOG+", "Challenges", and "Suggestions for adaptation". Most participants reported positive experiences, but some found engaging with the intervention exhausting. Participants suggested adapting the intervention by adding a 'mother's self-confidence' domain and separating 'partner' and 'family' into two domains. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The intervention seems to be acceptable for women in the perinatal period, however it needs to be adapted to meet their specific needs.
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