Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an electronic mindfulness-based intervention to improve maternal mental health in the peripartum: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Trials November 23, 2023 Grace Branjerdporn, Kerri Gillespie, Elizabeth Martin et al. 1 citation
A randomized controlled trial will test whether a mindfulness mobile app can improve mental health in pregnant women. The study will enroll 360 prenatal women from Mater Mothers' Hospital, assigning them to either use the app or receive usual care. Over 11 months, researchers will measure changes in postnatal depression, mother-infant bonding, and quality of life. A cost-effectiveness analysis will also be performed. Some participants will provide feedback in focus groups. Previous research suggests mindfulness can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems during pregnancy. The intervention carries low risk and may benefit women who cannot attend in-person appointments due to distance, cost, time, or health issues.