Optional Web-Based Videoconferencing Added to Office-Based Care for Women Receiving Psychotherapy During the Postpartum Period: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression and anxiety during the postpartum period are common, with psychotherapy often being the preferred method of treatment. However, psychological, physical, and social barriers prevent women from receiving appropriate and timely psychotherapy. The option of receiving psychotherapy through videoconferencing (VC) during the postpartum period presents an opportunity for more accessible and flexible care.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of optional VC added to usual office-based psychotherapy, with a psychotherapist during the postpartum period.

Methods

We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial with 1:1 randomization to office-based care (treatment as usual; TAU) or office

SUBMITTER: Yang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6592391 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature