Peripartum mental health and the role of the pharmacist: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global prevalence of peripartum mental illness is 20%, though estimates have increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chronic illnesses affect one in five pregnancies and may be associated with higher rates of peripartum mental illness. Though pharmacists are well-positioned to facilitate appropriate and timely care of co-occurring mental and physical health conditions during this period, little is understood regarding their potential roles.

Objectives

To understand the current evidence examining the role of pharmacists to improve the outcomes of women with peripartum mental illness, with and without chronic illness.

Methods

A scoping review was performed with assistance from an interdisciplinary team following the Joanna Briggs Institute fra

SUBMITTER: Urslak R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10171896 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature