A brief report informing the adaptation of a behavioural activation intervention for delivery by non-mental health specialists for the treatment of perinatal depression

Authors: Pinar, S., Ersser, S., McMillan, D. and Bedford, H.

Journal: Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

Volume: 50

Issue: 6

Pages: 656-661

eISSN: 1469-1833

ISSN: 1352-4658

DOI: 10.1017/S1352465822000315

Abstract:

Abstract Background: Behavioural activation (BA) is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for the treatment of perinatal depression; however, there is limited evidence about whether it is effective when delivered by non-mental health specialists (NMHS) in a perinatal setting in the UK. Aims: This study aimed to adapt a BA intervention manual and guided self-help booklet intended for delivery by NMHSs for the treatment of perinatal depression. Method: Interviews were conducted with 15 women and 19 healthcare professionals (HCP) within the first study element. Four experience-based co-design (EBCD) workshops were held, with the involvement of 14 women and three HCPs, to modify the BA documents for the specific needs of perinatal women. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Findings: The findings from the study elements were presented with themes. The co-designers (women and HCPs) pointed out that having sleeping problems, changes in appetite, feeling exhausted and feeling emotional, may be experienced by non-depressed mothers as well during pregnancy or in the postpartum period, especially around the fourth day after giving birth. Therefore, it was important to differentiate these feelings from depression. The women also wanted to see an example for each activity before being asked to do it. Having examples would help them to see the possibilities before creating their own diary sheets or tables of activities. Conclusions: Aside of the tool adaptation, the findings of this study provide a foundation to assess the effectiveness of the adapted intervention in a subsequent feasibility trial.

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A brief report informing the adaptation of a behavioural activation intervention for delivery by non-mental health specialists for the treatment of perinatal depression.

Authors: Pinar, S., Ersser, S., McMillan, D. and Bedford, H.

Journal: Behav Cogn Psychother

Volume: 50

Issue: 6

Pages: 656-661

eISSN: 1469-1833

DOI: 10.1017/S1352465822000315

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Behavioural activation (BA) is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for the treatment of perinatal depression; however, there is limited evidence about whether it is effective when delivered by non-mental health specialists (NMHS) in a perinatal setting in the UK. AIMS: This study aimed to adapt a BA intervention manual and guided self-help booklet intended for delivery by NMHSs for the treatment of perinatal depression. METHOD: Interviews were conducted with 15 women and 19 healthcare professionals (HCP) within the first study element. Four experience-based co-design (EBCD) workshops were held, with the involvement of 14 women and three HCPs, to modify the BA documents for the specific needs of perinatal women. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. FINDINGS: The findings from the study elements were presented with themes. The co-designers (women and HCPs) pointed out that having sleeping problems, changes in appetite, feeling exhausted and feeling emotional, may be experienced by non-depressed mothers as well during pregnancy or in the postpartum period, especially around the fourth day after giving birth. Therefore, it was important to differentiate these feelings from depression. The women also wanted to see an example for each activity before being asked to do it. Having examples would help them to see the possibilities before creating their own diary sheets or tables of activities. CONCLUSIONS: Aside of the tool adaptation, the findings of this study provide a foundation to assess the effectiveness of the adapted intervention in a subsequent feasibility trial.

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A brief report informing the adaptation of a behavioural activation intervention for delivery by non-mental health specialists for the treatment of perinatal depression

Authors: Pinar, S., Ersser, S., McMillan, D. and Bedford, H.

Journal: BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY

Volume: 50

Issue: 6

Pages: 656-661

eISSN: 1469-1833

ISSN: 1352-4658

DOI: 10.1017/S1352465822000315

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A brief report informing the adaptation of a Behavioural Activation intervention for delivery by non-mental-health specialists for the treatment of perinatal depression

Authors: Pinar, S., Ersser, S., McMillan, D. and Bedford, H.

Journal: Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

ISSN: 1352-4658

Abstract:

Abstract Background: Behavioural activation (BA) is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for the treatment of perinatal depression; however, there is limited evidence about whether it is effective when delivered by non-mental-health specialists (NMHS) in a perinatal setting in the UK.

Aims: This study aimed to adapt a BA intervention manual and guided self-help booklet intended for delivery by NMHSs for the treatment of perinatal depression.

Methods: Interviews were conducted with 15 women and 19 healthcare professionals (HCP) within the first study element. Four experience-based co-design (EBCD) workshops were held, with the involvement of 14 women and three HCPs, to modify the BA documents for the specific needs of perinatal women. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Findings: The findings from the study elements were presented with themes. The co-designers (women and HCPs) pointed out that having sleeping problems, changes in appetite, feeling exhausted and feeling emotional, may be experienced by non-depressed mothers as well during pregnancy or in the postpartum period, especially around the fourth day after giving birth. Therefore, it was important to differentiate these feelings with depression. The women also wanted to see an example for each activity before being asked to do it. Having examples would help them to see the possibilities before creating their own diary sheets or tables of activities.

Conclusions: Aside to the tool adaptation, the findings of this study provide the foundation to assess the effectiveness of the adapted intervention in a subsequent feasibility trial.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36937/

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A brief report informing the adaptation of a behavioural activation intervention for delivery by non-mental health specialists for the treatment of perinatal depression.

Authors: Pinar, S., Ersser, S., McMillan, D. and Bedford, H.

Journal: Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy

Volume: 50

Issue: 6

Pages: 656-661

eISSN: 1469-1833

ISSN: 1352-4658

DOI: 10.1017/s1352465822000315

Abstract:

Background

Behavioural activation (BA) is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for the treatment of perinatal depression; however, there is limited evidence about whether it is effective when delivered by non-mental health specialists (NMHS) in a perinatal setting in the UK.

Aims

This study aimed to adapt a BA intervention manual and guided self-help booklet intended for delivery by NMHSs for the treatment of perinatal depression.

Method

Interviews were conducted with 15 women and 19 healthcare professionals (HCP) within the first study element. Four experience-based co-design (EBCD) workshops were held, with the involvement of 14 women and three HCPs, to modify the BA documents for the specific needs of perinatal women. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.

Findings

The findings from the study elements were presented with themes. The co-designers (women and HCPs) pointed out that having sleeping problems, changes in appetite, feeling exhausted and feeling emotional, may be experienced by non-depressed mothers as well during pregnancy or in the postpartum period, especially around the fourth day after giving birth. Therefore, it was important to differentiate these feelings from depression. The women also wanted to see an example for each activity before being asked to do it. Having examples would help them to see the possibilities before creating their own diary sheets or tables of activities.

Conclusions

Aside of the tool adaptation, the findings of this study provide a foundation to assess the effectiveness of the adapted intervention in a subsequent feasibility trial.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36937/

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A brief report informing the adaptation of a Behavioural Activation intervention for delivery by non-mental-health specialists for the treatment of perinatal depression

Authors: Pinar, S., Ersser, S., Macmillan, D. and Beford, H.

Journal: Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

Volume: 50

Issue: 6

Pages: 656-661

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

ISSN: 1352-4658

Abstract:

Abstract Background: Behavioural activation (BA) is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for the treatment of perinatal depression; however, there is limited evidence about whether it is effective when delivered by non-mental-health specialists (NMHS) in a perinatal setting in the UK.

Aims: This study aimed to adapt a BA intervention manual and guided self-help booklet intended for delivery by NMHSs for the treatment of perinatal depression.

Methods: Interviews were conducted with 15 women and 19 healthcare professionals (HCP) within the first study element. Four experience-based co-design (EBCD) workshops were held, with the involvement of 14 women and three HCPs, to modify the BA documents for the specific needs of perinatal women. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Findings: The findings from the study elements were presented with themes. The co-designers (women and HCPs) pointed out that having sleeping problems, changes in appetite, feeling exhausted and feeling emotional, may be experienced by non-depressed mothers as well during pregnancy or in the postpartum period, especially around the fourth day after giving birth. Therefore, it was important to differentiate these feelings with depression. The women also wanted to see an example for each activity before being asked to do it. Having examples would help them to see the possibilities before creating their own diary sheets or tables of activities.

Conclusions: Aside to the tool adaptation, the findings of this study provide the foundation to assess the effectiveness of the adapted intervention in a subsequent feasibility trial.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36937/

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