Abstract
Objective:Mothers of preterm infants in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are at risk for clinically significant depression and anxiety, but for these women their own treatment is likely a secondary priority. This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of an evidence-based, nurse-delivered, on-site depression treatment: listening visits (LVs).Study Design:Therapeutic LVs were delivered on site to 23 distressed mothers of NICU infants. The intervention was conducted by a neonatal nurse practitioner and the outcome was examined in an open-trial, pre-post evaluation.Result:A part-time nurse practitioner delivered six LVs to each participant within a 1-month time frame. LVs were associated with significantly improved mood and well-being in mothers. The majority of eligible women took advantage of LVs and felt satisfied with their care.Conclusion:This open trial provides 'proof-of-concept', with results that warrant further evaluation in a multisite randomized controlled trial.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 924-928 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Perinatology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- NICU mothers
- anxiety
- depression
- listening visits
- nurse-delivered counseling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology