Insights into implementation of routine depression screening and psychosocial assessment in a private hospital setting: A qualitative study.
Nicole ReillyElloise BrakeHarish KalraMarie-Paule AustinPublished in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2019)
This study shows that barriers to implementation of perinatal depression screening and psychosocial assessment are surmountable and will provide confidence to other services, that routine 'mental health assessment' as required under updated Medical Benefits Scheme items for obstetric services, can be successfully implemented and sustained in private hospital settings.