Interpersonal psychotherapy for perinatal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is an intervention that has established efficacy in the prevention and treatment of depressive disorders. Previous systematic reviews have not evaluated the effectiveness of IPT on symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, quality of life, relationship satisfaction/quality, social supports, and an improved psychological sense of well-being. There is limited data regarding factors that moderate and mediate the effectiveness of IPT including the timing of the intervention or the mode of delivery of IPT intervention. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of IPT interventions to treat perinatal psychological distress and to summarize the evidence on predictor

SUBMITTER: Bright KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6819345 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature