A randomised controlled trial of 'MUMentum postnatal': Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression in postpartum women. (May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Loughnan, Siobhan A.; Butler, Christine; Sie, Amanda A.; Grierson, Ashlee B.; Chen, Aileen Z.; Hobbs, Megan J.; Joubert, Amy E.; Haskelberg, Hila; Mahoney, Alison; Holt, Christopher; Gemmill, Alan W.; Milgrom, Jeannette; Austin, Marie-Paule; Andrews, Gavin; Newby, Jill M.
• Is Part Of: Behaviour research and therapy. Volume 116(2019)
• Page Start: 94
• Page End: 103
• Publication Date: 2019-05
• Subjects: iCBT internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy -- TAU treatment as usual control -- TAU treatment as usual waitlist control -- RCT randomised controlled trial -- CRUfAD Clinical research unit for anxiety and depression -- GAD-7 Generalized anxiety disorder -- 7-item scale PHQ-9 -- Patient health questionnaire 9-item -- BDI-II Beck depression inventory -- 2nd edition K-10 -- Kessler-10 psychological distress scale DSM-IV -- Diagnostic Statistical Manual 4th edition -- MDD major depressive disorder -- EPDS Edinburgh postnatal depression scale -- MPAS Maternal postnatal attachment scale -- KPCS Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale -- WHOQOL-BREF World health organisation quality of life scale; Cognitive therapy -- Periodicals; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; 616.891
• DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2019.03.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0005-7967

Abstract

Highlights: RCT of a brief unguided iCBT program for postpartum anxiety and depression. Large between-group superiority of iCBT over TAU for anxiety, depression, distress and bonding. Gains maintained at four-week follow-up in iCBT group. Large improvements in parenting confidence and quality of life after treatment. Participant credibility and satisfaction ratings were high with 75% program completion rate.