Scherer, Sandra; Urech, Corinne; Hösli, Irene; Tschudin, Sibil; Gaab, Jens; Berger, Thomas; Alder, Judith (2014). Internet-based stress management for women with preterm labour: a case-based experience report. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 17(6), pp. 593-600. Springer 10.1007/s00737-014-0454-3
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Pregnant women with preterm labour (PTL) in pregnancy often experience increased distress and anxieties regarding both the pregnancy and the child's health. The pathogenesis of PTL is, among other causes, related to the stress-associated activation of the maternal-foetal stress system. In spite of these psychobiological associations, only a few research studies have investigated the potential of psychological stress-reducing interventions. The following paper will present an online anxiety and stress management self-help program for pregnant women with PTL. Structure and content of the program will be illustrated by a case-based experience report. L.B., 32 years (G3, P1), was recruited at gestational week 27 while hospitalized for PTL for 3 weeks. She worked independently through the program for 6 weeks and had regular written contact with a therapist. Processing the program had a positive impact on L.B.'s anxiety and stress levels, as well as on her experienced depressive symptoms and bonding to the foetus. As PTL and the risk of PTB are associated with distress, psychological stress-reducing interventions might be beneficial. This study examines the applicability of an online intervention for pregnant women with PTL. The case report illustrates how adequate low-threshold psychological support could be provided to these women.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Psychology > Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy |
UniBE Contributor: |
Berger, Thomas (B) |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
1434-1816 |
Publisher: |
Springer |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Thomas Berger |
Date Deposited: |
25 Mar 2015 16:20 |
Last Modified: |
29 Mar 2023 23:34 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1007/s00737-014-0454-3 |
BORIS DOI: |
10.7892/boris.65093 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/65093 |
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