Network meta-analysis evaluates digital psychological interventions for perinatal depression, indicating mindfulness-based interventions are most effective.
Key Points
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of digital psychological interventions for perinatal depression using a network meta-analysis.
Conducted a network meta-analysis in accordance with PRISMA guidelines.
Literature search involved databases including Cochrane, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and MEDLINE to identify randomized studies.
Primary outcomes measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, with effect sizes calculated and ranked by SUCRA.
Included 8577 participants from 32 studies.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) were significantly more effective than control groups at post-intervention (exact numbers not provided).
At follow-up, MBI and interpersonal therapy (IPT) maintained effectiveness, with MBI being the top-ranked intervention.