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Pawils S, Kochen E, Weinbrenner N, Loew V, Döring K, Daehn D, Martens C, Kaczmarek P, Renneberg B. [Postpartum depression-who cares? Approaches to care via midwifery, gynaecology, paediatrics and general practice]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2022; 65:658-667. [PMID: 35554610 PMCID: PMC9132831 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-022-03545-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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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- Silke Pawils
- Zentrum für Medizinische Psychologie, Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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- Zentrum für Medizinische Psychologie, Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Medizinische Psychologie, Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Medizinische Psychologie, Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Medizinische Psychologie, Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaften und Psychologie, Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Medizinische Psychologie, Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Medizinische Psychologie, Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaften und Psychologie, Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Metzner G, Horstmann S, Barth M, Giesler JM, Jünemann S, Kaier K, Schlett C, Schroeder N, Siebolds M, Sinss F, van Staa J, Glattacker M, Renner I. Evaluation of a cross-sectoral care intervention for families with psychosocial burden: a study protocol of a controlled trial. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:475. [PMID: 35410201 PMCID: PMC8996544 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07787-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Family risk factors, e.g. low socioeconomic status or parental mental health disorders, can affect children’s health and development. Thus, targeted preventive services for families with psychosocial burden are crucial. The German Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program is a preventive approach that aims to strengthen parent’s resources by supportive services. However, research has revealed that only a proportion of the families considered to have substantial risk factors access the ECI program. To increase pediatricians’ skills in identifying risk factors, and to improve the cross-sectoral collaboration between relevant professionals and the referral of families to supportive services, the PATH-intervention (Pediatric Attention To Help) was developed. The PATH-intervention includes interprofessional quality circles and a one-day training program for the pediatricians. This study aims to evaluate this complex cross-sectoral care intervention for families with psychosocial burden. Methods Using a prospective quasi-experimental, controlled (matched-pair), longitudinal mixed-method design, we will compare families under treatment of pediatricians trained in the PATH-intervention with families under treatment of a control group of pediatricians. Participating families are asked to complete online-surveys. As a primary outcome, we will examine the use of supportive services of the ECI by burdened families. Secondary outcomes are the proportion of correctly identified families with psychosocial burden by the pediatricians, as well as information provision and motivation of the families to use the supportive services. Additionally, the cost-effectiveness ratio will be investigated. In the process evaluation, we will qualitatively explore the acceptance of the PATH-intervention of all involved stakeholders and the treatment fidelity of the trained pediatricians. Discussion This study will determine whether the PATH-intervention enables the pediatricians to identify and recommend supportive services to burdened families, as well as the families’ use of the supportive services of the ECI. Qualitative data will give insight into the acceptance of the intervention from the perspective of all stakeholders and the treatment fidelity. Results of this study could be the starting point for the broader implementation of the PATH-intervention as standard care. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS): DRKS00023461 (3rd December 2020); WHO UTN: U1111- 260-6575. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-07787-9.
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- Gloria Metzner
- Section of Health Care Research and Rehabilitation Research, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 49, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- National Centre for Early Prevention, Federal Centre for Health Education, Maarweg 149-161, 50825, Köln, Germany
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- Center for Pediatrics, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Mathildenstraße 1, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Section of Health Care Research and Rehabilitation Research, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 49, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- National Centre for Early Prevention, Federal Centre for Health Education, Maarweg 149-161, 50825, Köln, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Zinkmattenstr. 6a, 79108, Freiburg, Germany
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- Section of Health Care Research and Rehabilitation Research, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 49, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Section of Health Care Research and Rehabilitation Research, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 49, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Health Care, Catholic University of Applied Sciences, Wörthstraße 10, 50668, Köln, Germany
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- National Centre for Early Prevention, Federal Centre for Health Education, Maarweg 149-161, 50825, Köln, Germany
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- National Centre for Early Prevention, Federal Centre for Health Education, Maarweg 149-161, 50825, Köln, Germany
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- Section of Health Care Research and Rehabilitation Research, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 49, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- National Centre for Early Prevention, Federal Centre for Health Education, Maarweg 149-161, 50825, Köln, Germany
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Brandstetter S, Rothfuß D, Seelbach-Göbel B, Melter M, Kabesch M, Apfelbacher C. Information on, knowledge and utilisation of support services during pregnancy and after childbirth: cross-sectional analyses of predictors using data from the KUNO-Kids health study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e037745. [PMID: 33109648 PMCID: PMC7592309 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate mothers' knowledge and utilisation of antenatal and perinatal support services as well as predictors of knowledge and service utilisation. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Prospective birth cohort in Regensburg, Eastern Bavaria, Germany. PARTICIPANTS 2455 mothers after delivery. OUTCOME MEASURES Participants' knowledge of distinct antenatal and perinatal support services (poor vs good, defined by median split). Participants' use of antenatal services provided by midwife (yes, no) and of any other antenatal support services (yes, no). RESULTS The vast majority of mothers knew at least some support services. Two-thirds of women (68.4%) reported to have used the services provided by midwives. 23.6% of women reported to have used at least one of the other antenatal services. Good knowledge of services was associated with higher education (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.13 to 1.67), no migration background (OR 2.26, 95% CI 1.76 to 2.90), better health literacy (OR 1.04, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.06), while being primiparous (OR 0.72, 95% CI 0.60 to 0.86) and being unmarried/living with a partner (OR 0.71, 95% CI 0.57 to 0.89) reduced the chance. Predictors of service utilisation differed with regard to the services considered. CONCLUSIONS Overall, mothers had a good level of knowledge of antenatal and perinatal support services. However, we found that some groups of women were less well informed. This inequality in social predictors of knowledge of services was also partly reflected in differences in service utilisation during pregnancy.
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- Susanne Brandstetter
- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO-Clinics), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Coordinating Center for Early Interventions, City of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology St Hedwig, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO-Clinics), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO-Clinics), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO-Clinics), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
- Institute of Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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Lorenz S, Ulrich SM, Sann A, Liel C. Self-Reported Psychosocial Stress in Parents With Small Children. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2020; 117:709-716. [PMID: 33559586 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2020.0709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psychosocial stress in early childhood can impair children's health and development. Data on the prevalence of psychosocial stress in families with infants and toddlers in Germany are lacking. Such data could be used to determine the need for prevention and to plan the appropriate preventive measures. METHODS In 2015, a representative cross-sectional study called Kinder in Deutschland- KiD 0-3 was conducted by questionnaire in pediatricians' practices across Germany. Parents taking their children to the U3-U7a child development checks were asked to self-report information about stress in their families. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. RESULTS Data from 7549 families went into the analysis. Stressful situations commonly reported by the parents included unplanned pregnancy (21.3%), parenthoodrelated stress (e.g., self-doubt as to parenting competence, 29.6%), and lack of familial and social support for problems and questions arising in relation to the child, as well as for temporary child care (19.7%). Most types of psychosocial stress varied as a function of the child's age group, as categorized by the particular examination for which the child was presenting at the time of the survey (U3-U7a). Couple distress, lack of social support, signs of depression or anxiety symptoms, or inner anger were more commonly reported by parents attending the later examina - tions. Such problems could be addressed by supportive measures (e.g., parent counseling, early child intervention). CONCLUSION Psychosocial stress affects a large percentage of the parents of small children. A large proportion of parents of small children suffer from psychosocial stress. This should be monitored for accumulation and stability across child development checks and addressed as appropriate. Family practitioners and pediatricians are important partners for effective cooperation between the social system and the health-care system, and for the provision of preventive measures where appropriate.
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- Simon Lorenz
- Department of Family and Family Politics, National Center for Early Prevention, German YouthInstitute (DJI, Deutsches Jugendinstitut e.V. ), Munich, Germany
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