The perinatal journey: the process and impact of psychosocial assessment

这项关于孕期和产后心理社会评估和抑郁筛查的过程和影响的研究将立即在全国范围内应用和受益，因为澳大利亚政府正在准备实施普遍的心理社会评估的政策。研究结果将为评估和提供服务提供基于证据的方法，对大量使用母婴护理服务的澳大利亚妇女产生积极影响。最重要的是，熟练地及早识别处于困境或“危险”的妇女是提供适当服务和支持以确保更好的儿童结局的第一步。这项研究将处于国际前沿，直接针对国家研究重点。

This study of the process and impact of psychosocial assessment and depression screening during pregnancy and after birth will have immediate national application and benefit as Australian governments prepare policy to implement universal psychosocial assessment. Findings will provide evidence-based approaches to assessment and service delivery impacting positively on large numbers of Australian women who use maternity and early childhood nursing services. Most importantly, skillful early identification of women in distress or 'at risk' is the first step in providing appropriate services and support to ensure better child outcomes. The research will be at the cutting edge internationally and directly addresses National Research Priorities.