Journal article
Midwives’ perceptions and experiences of caring for women who experience perinatal mental health problems: An integrative review
Midwifery, Vol.45, pp.56-71
2017
PMID: 28039845
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Abstract
perinatal mental health is an important public health issue and consideration must be given to care provision for effective support and care of women in the perinatal period. to synthesise primary research on midwives’ perceived role in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH). integrative review. Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) framework was employed. A systematic search of the literature was completed. Studies were included if they met the following criteria: primary qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research studies published in peer reviewed journals between January 2006 to February 2016, where the population of interest were midwives and the outcomes of interest were their perceived role in the management of women with PMH problems. The methodological quality of studies was assessed using the relevant CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programmes, 2014) criteria for quantitative and qualitative research studies. Data extraction, quality assessment and thematic analysis were conducted. a total of 3323 articles were retrieved and 22 papers were included in the review (15 quantitative, 6 qualitative and one mixed method study). The quality of the studies included was good overall. Two overarching themes emerged relating to personal and professional engagement. Within personal engagement four sub themes are presented: knowledge, skills, decision making and attitude. Within professional engagement four themes are presented: continuous professional development, organisation of care, referral, and support. the findings indicate midwives require continuous professional development opportunities that address knowledge, attitudes to PMH, communication and assessment skills. However educational and training support in the absence of appropriate referral pathways and support systems will have little benefit. •Multifaceted approach supports midwives’ role in perinatal mental health care.•Such approaches include education, clinical supervision and debriefing.•Education need to challenge cultural attitudes to perinatal mental health.•Perinatal mental health screening and assessment tools support midwives’ decisions.•Midwives require access to local perinatal mental health referral pathways.
Details
- Title
- Midwives’ perceptions and experiences of caring for women who experience perinatal mental health problems: An integrative review
- Creators
- Maria Noonan (Author) - University of LimerickOwen Doody (Author) - University of LimerickJulie Jomeen (Author) - University of HullRose Galvin (Author) - University of Limerick
- Publication Details
- Midwifery, Vol.45, pp.56-71
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991012847899702368
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Faculty of Health; Nursing
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article