"Increasing Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices for the Management of" by Isis de Armas
 

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11-21-2024

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DNP Project

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Perinatal depression may occur during the prenatal period, at birth, or postpartum. Women suffering from this condition experience extreme sadness, fatigue, and anxiety, making it challenging to perform daily tasks and care for themselves or others. Despite the rising prevalence of perinatal mental health issues in the healthcare system, studies indicate a paucity of knowledge among physicians and other clinicians in this field. To bridge this gap, the purpose of this quality improvement project was to increase knowledge and awareness among healthcare providers of evidence-based practices in depression management for expectant mothers in an outpatient clinic in Miami, Florida. A pretest and posttest study design was used to conduct this quality improvement project. Qualtrics was used for collecting demographic data and administering the pre-test and post-test surveys among a total of four participants. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The QI project results indicated that the pre-test and post-test mean scores were not significantly different, t(4)= 0.42366, with a p = 0.068, (p > 0.05). These results were likely due to the small sample size, and readers should be cautious when interpreting the findings of this project. Addressing the knowledge gaps can ensure healthcare providers are better equipped to manage depression in perinatal care, leading to improved patient outcomes. Future research should focus on broader and more diverse populations, and long-term assessments to ensure that educational interventions have a lasting impact on both the clinician's practice and patient's health outcome.

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