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The Efficacy of an Intervention for the Management of Postpartum Fatigue

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Giallo, Rebecca, Cooklin, Amanda, Dunning, Melissa, Seymour, Monique·2014·Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

Abstract

Objective To assess the efficacy of a psychoeducational intervention, Wide Awake Parenting (WAP), to decrease symptoms of postnatal fatigue.Design A randomized controlled trial.Setting Local government areas within the Australian state of Victoria.Participants Two hundred and two mothers were randomly allocated to either the professionally-led telephone support intervention (n = 63), self-directed written intervention (n = 67), or waitlist control (n = 72).Methods The professionally-led group received a workbook, home visit, and three telephone support calls. The self-directed written group received the workbook only, and the control group received usual health care services. Primary outcomes were symptoms of fatigue, depression, anxiety and stress, and health care beliefs and behaviors. Mothers were followed up at 2- and 6-weeks postintervention.Results Mothers in the professionally-led group reported fewer symptoms of fatigue than mothers in the control condition at 6 weeks postintervention. Mothers in either intervention had more positive attitudes toward their health- and self-care behaviors at postintervention and follow-up. Mothers in the professionally-led intervention reported fewer symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress than mothers in the other conditions at postintervention.Conclusion Wide Awake Parenting is effective in promoting mothers' self-efficacy to prioritize, plan for, and engage in health and self-care behaviors to promote mental health and manage fatigue. Implications and future opportunities for WAP are discussed.

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Authors
Giallo, R., Cooklin, A., Dunning, M., & Seymour, M.
Affiliations
Royal Children's Hospital (AU)
Venue
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2014-09
Volume
43
Issue
5
Pages
598-613
ISSN
  • 0090-0311 (ISSN-L)
  • 0884-2175
OpenAlex
W1857453158
Cited by
53
References
46
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FWCI
3.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • RMIT Research Repository (RMIT University Library) (submittedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
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Funders
State Government of Victoria
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Keywords
postpartum fatigue, psychoeducational intervention, maternal mental health, depression, anxiety, stress, self-care behavior, health beliefs, telephone support, home visits, mothers
MeSH terms
Adult, Fatigue, Female, Humans, Pamphlets, Patient Compliance, Patient Education as Topic, Pregnancy, Telephone, Victoria, Treatment Outcome, Disease Management, Postpartum Period, Young Adult, Watchful Waiting

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