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Internet-based stress management for women with preterm labour—a case-based experience report

Scherer, Sandra ; Urech, Corinne ; Hösli, Irene ; Tschudin, Sibil ; Gaab, Jens ; Berger, Thomas ; Alder, Judith

In: Archives of Women's Mental Health, 2014, vol. 17, no. 6, p. 593-600

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    Titre
    • Internet-based stress management for women with preterm labour—a case-based experience report
    Auteur
    • Scherer, Sandra. Women's University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    • Urech, Corinne. Women's University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    • Hösli, Irene. Women's University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    • Tschudin, Sibil. Women's University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    • Gaab, Jens. Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute for Psychology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    • Berger, Thomas. Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute for Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
    • Alder, Judith. Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute for Psychology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • Archives of Women's Mental Health, 2014, vol. 17, no. 6, p. 593-600. Springer Vienna
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:325066
    Summary
    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., 32years (G3, P1), was recruited at gestational week 27 while hospitalized for PTL for 3weeks. She worked independently through the program for 6weeks 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.