An evaluation of a nurse-led Comprehensive Child Development Service in Hong Kong
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香港中文大学研究人员 ( 现职)

蔡继洲博士 (那打素护理学院)

周柏珍教授 (那打素护理学院)

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数位物件识别号 (DOI) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2014.970150

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摘要Objective: The objectives of this study were to evaluate a nurse-led Comprehensive Child Development Service aimed at reducing depression and increasing satisfaction with care among a group of high-risk pregnant women. Background: Many studies have indicated that mental health problems, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy and poor social support for single mothers are associated with poor outcomes in fetal and child development. Pre-term delivery and low birth weight can be found in mothers engaging in substance abuse. The nurse-led Comprehensive Child Development Service includes an early identification and referral system for families in need that is geared towards providing better care and ensuring better health outcomes and positive life courses for children and families. Methods: A single group pre-test post-test design was used and participants - 74 pregnant women who presented with symptoms of low mood, had separated from their partners or had a history of illicit drug use - were recruited from an outpatient clinic in Hong Kong. Depression and satisfaction were measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and a self-developed questionnaire respectively. Results: Participants reported a significant reduction in depression and a high level of satisfaction with the service. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that the Comprehensive Child Development Service has a positive impact on pregnant women.

着者Ip LS, Chau JPC, Thompson DR, Choi KC
期刊名称Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology
出版年份20http://aims.cuhk.edu.hk/converis/portal/Publication/15
月份http://aims.cuhk.edu.hk/converis/portal/Publication/1
日期http://aims.cuhk.edu.hk/converis/portal/Publication/1
卷号33
期次http://aims.cuhk.edu.hk/converis/portal/Publication/1
出版社ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
页次88 - 98
国际标準期刊号0264-6838
电子国际标準期刊号http://aims.cuhk.edu.hk/converis/portal/Publication/1469-672X
语言英式英语

关键词advanced nursing practice; depression; maternal-child nursing; pregnant women; professional practice
Web of Science 学科类别Psychology; Psychology, Multidisciplinary