Depression screening and patient outcomes in pregnancy or postpartum: A systematic review

2014126 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Brett D. Thombs · Jewish General Hospital

Erin Arthurs · Queen's University

Stephanie Coronado‐Montoya · Jewish General Hospital

Michelle Roseman · Jewish General Hospital

Vanessa C. Delisle · Jewish General Hospital

Allison Leavens · Jewish General Hospital

Brooke Levis ·

Abstract

There is currently no evidence from any well-designed and conducted RCT that screening for depression would benefit women in pregnancy or postpartum. Existing guidelines that recommend depression screening during pregnancy or postpartum should be re-considered.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Psychosomatic Research

Volume 76, Issue 6, pp. 433-446

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.01.006

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