Implementation of singing groups for postnatal depression: experiences of participants and professional stakeholders in the SHAPER-PND randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a rapidly growing evidence base for the effectiveness of creative health interventions in improving mental health, but few studies have explored implementation and scaling of these interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the perceived acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of a ten-week singing group programme (Breathe Melodies for Mums (M4M)) for mothers experiencing symptoms of postnatal depression (PND) and their babies as well as the programme ingredients that affected these implementation outcomes.

Methods

A mixed methods design was adopted. Quantitative data was collected via the Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM), Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM), and Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) from 109 interv

SUBMITTER: Han E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271174 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature