{"title":"Description of an initiative to optimize mental healthcare services in a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit","authors":"J.M. Kamradt, F.A. Scheiber, A.M. Momany, S.A. Pawlak","doi":"10.1016/j.jnn.2023.11.006","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper details the implementation of a novel model of embedded mental healthcare for parents of infants hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Data were collected from 79 mothers receiving NICU-based psychological services at a major US academic medical center and included self-report mood and treatment satisfaction measures, as well as basic factors related to mental health and obstetrical history. Of those referred for care, 49% participated in at least one treatment session. Partnered mothers were more likely to accept services. Participants reported elevated symptoms of depression (37%, PHQ-9≥10) and anxiety (48%, GAD-7≥10). Participants generally reported that services were very helpful (71%) or moderately helpful (25%). Assessment of prior mental healthcare revealed that 21% reported none, 43% had received counseling, and 36% received both counseling and medication. Findings support the need for increased availability of mental health care services for parents whose infants are hospitalized in a NICU.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":35482,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2023-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Neonatal Nursing","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1355184123001990","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"Nursing","Score":null,"Total":0}
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This paper details the implementation of a novel model of embedded mental healthcare for parents of infants hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Data were collected from 79 mothers receiving NICU-based psychological services at a major US academic medical center and included self-report mood and treatment satisfaction measures, as well as basic factors related to mental health and obstetrical history. Of those referred for care, 49% participated in at least one treatment session. Partnered mothers were more likely to accept services. Participants reported elevated symptoms of depression (37%, PHQ-9≥10) and anxiety (48%, GAD-7≥10). Participants generally reported that services were very helpful (71%) or moderately helpful (25%). Assessment of prior mental healthcare revealed that 21% reported none, 43% had received counseling, and 36% received both counseling and medication. Findings support the need for increased availability of mental health care services for parents whose infants are hospitalized in a NICU.
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Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.