Implementation of a conversational, videoconferencing-based therapy group for postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms: A pragmatic evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Group psychotherapy is an effective treatment for postpartum depressive and anxiety symptoms, and interpersonal connection and support through the group process can aid recovery. Little is known about the implication of the delivery of interpersonally oriented group therapy in this population through videoconferencing.

Objective

To pragmatically evaluate the implementation of a conversationally-oriented postpartum videoconferencing psychotherapy group for depression and anxiety within the clinical setting.

Methods

Over 8 weeks, five to six patients and one therapist facilitator (closed group) meet weekly for 1 hour via a secure videoconferencing platform. We evaluated group adoption metrics for all postpartum videoconferencing psychotherapy groups offered d

SUBMITTER: Hussain-Shamsy N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11301728 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature