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Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Early Community Intervention Using Digital Clinical Pathways (MATTER Project)
Sponsor: Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Summary
The MATTER project is a digital, community-based perinatal mental health screening and early intervention program implemented in primary care and hospital settings in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The project integrates automated digital screening pathways within the national electronic health record system, allowing healthcare professionals to identify pregnant women and postpartum mothers at risk of depression and other mental health conditions using validated screening tools. Participants receive automated questionnaires via SMS, and results are stratified into risk levels that guide clinical decision-making and referral. The study evaluates feasibility, implementation outcomes, and the effectiveness of early screening and intervention pathways in improving perinatal mental health care delivery.
Official title: MATTER Project: Implementation and Evaluation of a Cross-Sector Digital Screening and Early Intervention Program for Perinatal Mental Health in Primary Care and Community Settings
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
16 Years - 46 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1500
Start Date
2023-09-11
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2026-06-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Hospital Espírito Santo
Evora, Portugal