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Pregnancy Bridge Program For Psychiatric Patients, Adam Barnett
Pregnancy Bridge Program For Psychiatric Patients, Adam Barnett
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The National Institute of Mental Health (2017) estimates that 9.2 million people age 18 years and older are diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the United States. Research has shown pregnancies in women with mental health problems have higher rates of poor outcomes and complications (Epstein et al., 2014; Freeman, 2007; Rusner et al., 2016; Scrandis, 2017). Aim. The purpose of this scholarly project is to provide standardized patient education, increase urine human chorionic gonadotropin screening rates, and to set up a gynecologic care bridge for patients considering pregnancy and are diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Evidence. The Centers for …