Inpatient treatment of women with postpartum psychiatric disorders – the role of the male partners

Grube, Michael

doi:10.1007/s00737-005-0087-7

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“…Of the two studies where partners were a primary focus, Grube's (2005) German study with 31 male partners of women admitted to MBUs found that only a third of partners could be described as 'supportive' (a 'competent father', 'supportive partner', and 'having a symmetric relationship'), and that women with supportive male partners had a shorter stay in the MBU. Grube's study also highlights the high rate of male partners with psychiatric disorders.…”

Section: Secondary Theme Iv: Partners Of Women Admitted To Mbusmentioning

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A systematic review of research on psychiatric mother-baby units

Connellan

Bartholomaeus

Due

et al. 2017

Arch Womens Ment Health

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Purpose: Psychiatric Mother-Baby Units (MBUs) are currently viewed as best practice, particularly in the United Kingdom, Australia, and France, for improving outcomes for mothers and babies when the former are experiencing severe forms of mental illness. A growing number of publications have examined MBUs, but to date there has not been a comprehensive review of these studies. As such, the systematic review reported in this paper sought to address this gap. Methods: A systematic search was conducted for peer-reviewed research and grey literature published in English between 2000 and 2015. A final sample of 44 publications were identified that reported on empirical findings with regard to MBUs. Three quarters of the studies focused on individual MBUs and most studies were quantitative. Results: A thematic analysis of the studies identified three major themes: (1) admissions data, (2) outcomes for mothers, and (3) programs and interventions. The analysis also identified four secondary themes: (i) follow up after discharge; (ii) separation of mothers and babies after discharge; (iii) client satisfaction with MBUs; and (iv) partners of women admitted to MBUs. Conclusions: The findings of the review highlight gaps in knowledge about MBUs and provide suggestions for future research.

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Section: Secondary Theme Iv: Partners Of Women Admitted To Mbusmentioning

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A systematic review of research on psychiatric mother-baby units

Connellan

Bartholomaeus

Due

et al. 2017

Arch Womens Ment Health

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“…One study found having a supportive partner was associated with shorter inpatient admissions, although only a third of women described their partner as supportive (Grube 2004). Furthermore, some mothers report PP as a factor in relationship breakdown (Robertson & Lyons 2003).…”

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“…It remains unclear how fathers are affected by the severe and sudden nature of PP or by the separation from their family during MBU admission. Further understanding of these experiences could help improve men's own wellbeing and their ability to support their partners (Grube 2004).…”

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“…In addition, women's partners (also referred to as fathers) are valued by professionals as 'coworkers' in supporting recovery (Engqvist & Nilsson 2013). One study found having a supportive partner was associated with shorter inpatient admissions, although only a third of women described their partner as supportive (Grube 2004). Furthermore, some mothers report PP as a factor in relationship breakdown (Robertson & Lyons 2003).…”

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Men's experiences of having a partner who requires Mother and Baby Unit admission for first episode postpartum psychosis

Boddy

Gordon

MacCallum

et al. 2016

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aims The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of men during their partner's admission to a Mother and Baby Unit for first episode postpartum psychosis. Background Postpartum psychosis can be life‐changing for women, however little is known about the impact on their partners or their partners' needs. Design An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach was used to analyse interview transcripts. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with seven participants. Interviews were conducted in 2014–2015. Findings Two main themes were identified: ‘What the f*** is going on?’ and ‘Time to figure out how your family works’. Partners experienced shock and confusion during postpartum psychosis onset. Most felt hospital admission was beneficial, although there were barriers to accessing help and involvement in their partner's care. A process of understanding changes to roles, relationships and family identity was described. Loss was a common experience, with a potentially lasting impact. Conclusions Men reported a range of challenging and positive experiences associated with their partner's postpartum psychosis. Improvements are needed in awareness of postpartum psychosis, access to appropriate services and support of partners.

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“…In order to provide holistic, comprehensive care across the continuum of care, collaboration with nurses and other healthcare professionals is essential. As PPP affects the woman's entire family, the psychiatrist must also maintain close contact with them (Grube 2005).…”

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Nurses - psychiatrists' main collaborators when treating women with postpartum psychosis

Engqvist

Åhlin

Ferszt

et al. 2010

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

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The focus was to describe Swedish psychiatrists' experiences of collaboration with healthcare professionals when treating women with postpartum psychosis (PPP). A qualitative design was used, and semi-structured interviews were performed with nine psychiatrists working in psychiatric hospitals in Sweden. Data were analysed using manifest and latent content analysis. The results of these experiences were categorized in this study as: collaboration related to admission, collaboration during inpatient care and collaboration related to discharge. Collaboration with midwives and obstetricians was important in diagnosing the illness, as this often occurred on postnatal wards; and decisions about the form of care for the woman with PPP and for her baby demanded collaboration with various healthcare professionals. Collaboration with nurses was based on expectations and confidence in nurses' competence, and was exceedingly important during inpatient care. When the woman was to be discharged, collaboration with healthcare teams, e.g. outpatient clinic, child health clinic and community services, was required. The conclusions were that psychiatrists collaborate with different professionals in the various phases of the caring process. They rely extensively on nurses' competence when caring for women with PPP, and consider nurses to be their most important collaborators.

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Inpatient treatment of women with postpartum psychiatric disorders – the role of the male partners

Cited by 41 publications

References 19 publications

A systematic review of research on psychiatric mother-baby units

A systematic review of research on psychiatric mother-baby units

Men's experiences of having a partner who requires Mother and Baby Unit admission for first episode postpartum psychosis

Nurses - psychiatrists' main collaborators when treating women with postpartum psychosis

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