Integrated care for pregnant women with psychiatric and psychosocial problems; patients’ and healthcare providers’ perspectives

Key Points

• This study aims to explore the acceptability of integrated care models for pregnant women facing psychiatric and psychosocial challenges from both patients' and providers' perspectives.
• Qualitative analysis of patient and provider feedback regarding the (MCL-)POP-outpatient clinic.
• Identification of themes related to care preferences and needs.
• Comparison of patient and specialist views on support and prevention.
• Patients emphasize the importance of personalized care and trustful relationships with providers.
• POP-specialists focus on social contexts and preventive measures.
• The differing perspectives highlight the need for multidisciplinary approaches in perinatal mental healthcare.

Abstract