Tablet computers for implementing NICE antenatal mental health guidelines: protocol of a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders that may affect women during pregnancy. The prompt identification of this disorder, and the provision of treatment, may help to reduce the likelihood of post-partum depression, prevent severe forms of the disease, and reduce its intergenerational impact. Despite women's repeated encounters with health services throughout their antenatal care, depression often goes undiagnosed. This is one area where mobile health could prove useful. We will assess the feasibility of using tablets to incorporate depression screening into antenatal pathways. We will also assess if survey layout could affect the quality of the data collected through these devices.

Methods and analysis

We will test the feasibility of using

SUBMITTER: Marcano-Belisario JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4735209 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature