Early Identification of Maternal Depression Symptoms by Instituting a Postpartum Depression Screening

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2018-04-13
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This evidence-based practice project explores the necessity and feasibility of a practice change of administration of the Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) by pediatric providers to mothers at every well child appointment, up to one year of age, increasing the rates of capture and referral of patients with postpartum depression.

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Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale, Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale
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