Parent Infant Research Institute (PIRI) Expanding perinatal depression screening into actionable care
About PIRIMID
PIRIMID is a digital clinical decision support system designed by the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) to bridge the gap between perinatal depression and screening and effective care.
Its evidence-based decision tree integrates screening results with clinical information, ensuring adherence to national perinatal mental health guidelines and facilitating referrals to evidence-based treatments.
This approach enables clinicians to combine EPDS results with their own assessments, creating a structured management plan tailored to each client’s needs.
Digital screening tools included in PIRIMID
EPDS
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a 10 item self-report questionnaire developed and validated to assist primary care health professionals in detecting expectant and new mothers at risk of or experiencing symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression.
ANRQ / PNRQ
The Antenatal Risk Questionnaire and Postnatal Risk Questionnaire is a self-report psychosocial assessment tool that helps to identify expectant and new parents who may be at risk of developing perinatal mental health issues.
PIRIMID
PIRIMID integrates the EPDS scores, clinical data, and guidelines to deliver tailored management plans and care pathways, including e-mental health treatments.
Research & partnerships
PIRIMID has undergone a cluster randomised controlled trial in partnership with organisations like Beyond Blue and PANDA, demonstrating its effectiveness in facilitating treatment uptake following perinatal depression screening.
PIRIMID screening process
Screen
Patients receive a secure link via SMS or QR code to complete a screening questionnaire on their personal device, designed to be user-friendly for improved engagement and accuracy.
Integrate
The results are instantly generated into a report, seamlessly integrating with existing clinical workflows. These summary reports support clinicians in efficiently assessing patient needs and determining appropriate next steps.
Connect
Based on the screening results in the summary report, health professionals can engage in targeted discussions and follow referral pathways.
Summary of screening results
Displays the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores and psychosocial information, with on-screen prompts for interpreting results and identifying the need for further assessment.
Clinical information integration
Allows clinicians to input additional clinical data, such as pre-existing mental health history, to be combined with screening outcomes for a comprehensive assessment.
Evidence-based decision tree
Guides clinicians through best practice procedures, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and assisting in the development of individualised management plans.
Referral & management plan
Provides a one-page management plan that can be included in clinical notes or used for referrals to GPs or specialists, with immediate links to e-mental health treatments like PIRI's MumMoodBooster programs.
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