Amritha Bhat1, Johnny Mao2, Jürgen Unützer2, Susan Reed3, Jennifer Unger4. 1. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States. Electronic address: amritha@uw.edu. 2. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States. 3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States. 4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States; Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Mental health care integrated into obstetric settings improves access to perinatal depression treatments. Digital interactions such as text messaging between patient and provider can further improve access. We describe the use of text messaging within a perinatal Collaborative Care (CC) program, and explore the association of text messaging content with perinatal depression outcomes. METHODS: We analyzed data from an open treatment trial of perinatal CC in a rural obstetric clinic. Twenty five women with Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of ≥10 enrolled in CC, and used text messaging to communicate with their Care Manager(CM). We used surveys and focus groups to assessacceptability of text messaging with surveys and focus groups. We calculated the number of text messages exchanged, and analyzed content to understand usage patterns. We explored association between text messaging content and depression outcomes. RESULTS: CMs initiated 85.4% messages, and patients responded to 86.9% messages. CMs used text messaging for appointment reminders, and patients used it to obtain obstetric and parenting information. CMs had concerns about the likelihood of boundary violations. Patients appreciated the asynchronous nature of text messaging. CONCLUSION: Text messaging is feasible and acceptable within a perinatal CC program. We need further research into the effectiveness of text messaging content, and response protocols.
OBJECTIVE: Mental health care integrated into obstetric settings improves access to perinatal depression treatments. Digital interactions such as text messaging between patient and provider can further improve access. We describe the use of text messaging within a perinatal Collaborative Care (CC) program, and explore the association of text messaging content with perinatal depression outcomes. METHODS: We analyzed data from an open treatment trial of perinatal CC in a rural obstetric clinic. Twenty five women with Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of ≥10 enrolled in CC, and used text messaging to communicate with their Care Manager(CM). We used surveys and focus groups to assessacceptability of text messaging with surveys and focus groups. We calculated the number of text messages exchanged, and analyzed content to understand usage patterns. We explored association between text messaging content and depression outcomes. RESULTS: CMs initiated 85.4% messages, and patients responded to 86.9% messages. CMs used text messaging for appointment reminders, and patients used it to obtain obstetric and parenting information. CMs had concerns about the likelihood of boundary violations. Patients appreciated the asynchronous nature of text messaging. CONCLUSION: Text messaging is feasible and acceptable within a perinatal CC program. We need further research into the effectiveness of text messaging content, and response protocols.
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