Comparison of public mother–baby psychiatric units in Australia: Similarities, strengths and recommendations

M. Galbally; A. Sved-Williams; D. Kristianopulos; K. Mercuri; P. Brown; A. Buist

doi:10.1177/1039856218810165

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Comparison of public mother–baby psychiatric units in Australia: Similarities, strengths and recommendations

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Comparison of public mother–baby psychiatric units in Australia: Similarities, strengths and recommendations

M. Galbally, A. Sved-Williams, D. Kristianopulos, K. Mercuri, P. Brown and A. Buist

Australasian Psychiatry, Vol.27(2), pp.112-116

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856218810165

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Abstract

Background: Mother–baby units are innovative and important models of care that allow inpatient treatment of postpartum maternal mental disorders whilst preserving and promoting the attachment relationship with their young infants. Objectives: To report data across five public mother–baby units in Australia in order to explore similarities and distinguishing features of each model. Method: Each unit also provided 12 months of data on key characteristics of their unit. Results: Despite the geographic differences, the diagnostic profiling, length of stay, and child protection involvement were similar across the units. Conclusions: Acute care for perinatal mental illness offered in public mother–baby units in Australia shows consistency across units, raising concerns for where such treatment is unavailable.

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Title: Comparison of public mother–baby psychiatric units in Australia: Similarities, strengths and recommendations
Authors/Creators: M. Galbally (Author/Creator) - King Edward Memorial Hospital
A. Sved-Williams (Author/Creator) - Women's and Children's Health Network
D. Kristianopulos (Author/Creator) - St John of God Hospital
K. Mercuri (Author/Creator) - Royal Women's Hospital
P. Brown (Author/Creator) - King Edward Memorial Hospital
A. Buist (Author/Creator) - Austin Health
Publication Details: Australasian Psychiatry, Vol.27(2), pp.112-116
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.
Identifiers: 991005545390207891
Copyright: © The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2018
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Psychology and Exercise Science
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.72 Obstetrics & Gynecology; 1.72.1072 Perinatal Mental Health
Web Of Science research areas: Psychiatry
ESI research areas: Psychiatry/Psychology