Effect of supportive care on the psychosocial health status of women who had a miscarriage

This study aims to determine the effect of individualized care provided based on Swanson's Caring Theory on the grief, depression, anxiety, and stress levels of women who had a miscarriage.Design and MethodsA total of 104 women who experienced a miscarriage were randomized as study (n  = 52) and control (n = 52) groups.FindingsThe women's physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive grief symptoms decreased after receiving Swanson's care (P <  .001). Negative feelings about the future, level of depression, and anxiety levels diminished after receiving Swanson's Care (P <  .001).Practice ImplicationsSupportive care and counseling provided after miscarriage were found to contribute to women's psychosocial well ‐being and to improve their ability to cope with psychological symptoms.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research