Using Smartphone-Based Psychoeducation to Reduce Postnatal Depression Among First-Time Mothers: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Source: Chan, K. L., et al. 2019 - Pubmed ID: 31094354
Setting: Hong Kong, Hospital
Study design:
RCT
Follow up: 4 weeks after delivery
Patient group:
Sample size:
Total: 660 (443)
IG: 330 (218)
CG: 330 (225)
Inclusion criteria:
- First time mothers
Type of technology:
App (iParent)
- Education
- Video
- Messaging
Intervention:
Intervention: Patients were provided access to iParent app after first visit to antenatal clinic. App provided education and information + a platform for communication with healthcare professionals.
Duration: NA
Add on: +
Control group: standard care, posibilities for enrollment in 4 session antenatel classes.
Clinical effect:
- EPDS score (depression) ↓ (improved)
- Anxiety →
- Stress →
- QoL →
- SF12 →
Patient safety:
- No visible harm or unintended effect was noted in the groups.
Patient experiences/
Staff experiences:
Patient experiences: NA
Staff experiences: NA
Investment:
Staff resources
- Development of App
Running:
Staff resources
- Answering messages
Organization: NA
Health care utilization: NA