作者: Wendy E. Brodribb , Benjamin L. Mitchell , Mieke L. Van Driel
DOI: 10.1071/PY14082
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摘要: Many GPs undertake postpartum care for women and their infants. GP follow-up enables early identification management of problems, education support parenting, reconnection with general practice following the birth. However, there is little information about GPs' understanding role in how it undertaken. This cross-sectional survey Southern Queensland, conducted between February July 2013, describes involvement care. were posted a 52-item questionnaire adapted from previous Victorian study telephoned 2 weeks later. completed on paper or online. The response rate was 17.4% (163 GPs). Approximately 39% uncertain whether happy GP-provided recommendations timing reviews inconsistent within across birthing sectors consultations took longer than anticipated. Developing guidelines around appropriate length could assist providing mothers