Postpartale Depression – wer kümmert sich? Versorgungszugänge über Hebammen, Gynäkologie, Pädiatrie und Allgemeinmedizin
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the postpartum period. If left untreated, it can have serious consequences for the mother-child relationship and the development of the child. In order to prevent possible negative effects, early diagnosis of affected mothers and professional care are essential.
AIM OF THE STUDY: This article explores the sense of responsibility of the four primary care providers in the postpartum period-midwives, gynaecologists, general practitioners and paediatricians-and examines how they deal with the disease as well as the barriers and possibilities for optimisation in care.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The primary care providers of postpartum women in Germany were interviewed in four independent studies. Quantitative questionnaires were used to interview midwives, gynaecologists and general practitioners, and a qualitative telephone survey was conducted with representatives of the German Association of Paediatricians and Adolescents (BVKJ). A systematic comparative analysis was carried out.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Midwives and gynaecologists showed a significantly higher sense of responsibility for the recognition and treatment of PPD than general practitioners and paediatricians. Closer interdisciplinary cooperation and thus a wider range of referral and therapy options were named by all four professional groups as a central prerequisite for improving the care situation in Germany. A uniform regulation of financial remuneration is also an important aspect for all providers.
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Translated title of the contribution | Postpartum depression-who cares? Approaches to care via midwifery, gynaecology, paediatrics and general practice |
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Original language | German |
ISSN | 1436-9990 |
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Publication status | Published - 06.2022 |
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© 2022. The Author(s).
PubMed | 35554610 |
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