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(Lifshitz, n.d.)

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(Ranger, 2018)

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(Postpartum Support International, n.d.)

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(Postpartum Progress, n.d.)

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(Morning Star OB/GYN, n.d.)

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· Current clinical practice for Sentara hospitals

· Sentara’s practice vs. Recommended practice

· Effectiveness of Sentara’s practice on postpartum depression

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· Questioning attitude

· Patient advocate

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· Provide education on postpartum depression to nurses

o Pediatrics

o Inpatient women’s health

o Outpatient women’s health

· Policies making postpartum education and regular screening mandatory

· Ensure resources are available for proper diagnosis and follow up

· Encourage development of nurse lead support groups

· Provide nurse education on communication techniques

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· Barriers

o Patient centered

o Physician centered

o System centered

· Impact of barriers on nursing care

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· Nursing involvement

· Nursing impact on issue

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(Sentara Healthcare, 2017a)

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· Controversial rate of depression

· Screening

o Mandated

o Frequency

o Location

o Standardized tool

· Quality of education

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What is Postpartum Depression?

When does it occur?

Who is affected?

What is the cause?

What are the signs and symptoms?

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Caleigh Dowdy
Sentara College of Health Sciences