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Implementation Of The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale In A Midwest Primary Care Clinic, Amanda Lee
Implementation Of The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale In A Midwest Primary Care Clinic, Amanda Lee
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Recent data from the World Health Organization reveals that the prevalence of postpartum depression is about 13%. Research portrays that untreated postpartum depression can have a detrimental impact on maternal and child outcomes. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends integrating postpartum depression screening at the 1-, 2-, 4-, and 6-month well-child visits. The purpose of this project was to increase early identification of women with postpartum depression (PPD) by increasing the frequency of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) and evaluating the adherence of the recommended protocol at a Midwestern Primary Care clinic. The healthcare staff received training that included …