1Nursing Tutor, Panna Dhai Maa Subharti Nursing College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. Email: malikshalu251@gmail.com
2Principal, Army College of Nursing, Jalandhar Cantt, Punjab, India
3Assistant Professor, School of Nursing DRIEMS University, Cuttack, Odisha, India
4Independent Researcher (Nursing), Nizamabad, Telangana, India
5Dean, Gokul Nursing College, Gokul Global University, Gujarat, India
6Associate Professor, Era College of Nursing, Era University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
7Staff Nurse, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College Nerchowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Corresponding Author: Shalu Malik, Nursing Tutor, Panna Dhai Maa Subharti Nursing College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. Email: malikshalu251@gmail.com
Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a rare but severe psychiatric condition that emerges within weeks after childbirth, often requiring urgent intervention. Recovery-oriented practice (ROP) in mental health emphasizes hope, empowerment, and person-centered care, yet its application in PPP remains complex due to risks to both mother and infant. This systematic review synthesizes multidisciplinary clinicians' perspectives on ROP in PPP, drawing from psychiatry, nursing, psychology, and social work. A comprehensive search of PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus (2000–2025) identified studies reporting clinicians' views on recovery principles in PPP care. Findings reveal that clinicians conceptualize recovery as more than symptom remission, encompassing maternal role restoration, identity reconstruction, and family reintegration. Psychiatrists prioritize stabilization and risk management, while nurses emphasize compassionate, holistic care. Psychologists highlight trauma-informed approaches, and social workers stress family support and stigma reduction. Barriers to ROP include limited specialized training, fragmented service pathways, and institutional focus on acute stabilization. Facilitators include integrated multidisciplinary models, peer support, family-inclusive interventions, and policy frameworks prioritizing maternal mental health. Clinicians consistently value recovery-oriented principles but struggle with systemic constraints. This review underscores the need for integrated care pathways, enhanced training, and collaborative approaches that balance safety with empowerment. Embedding recovery principles into perinatal mental health services can improve outcomes for mothers, infants, and families, while advancing equity and accessibility in psychiatric care.
KEYWORDS: Postpartum psychosis, Recovery-oriented practice, Multidisciplinary care, Clinicians' perspectives, Maternal mental health, Systematic review
How to cite this article: Malik S, Ranadive C, Parida S, Anitha KC, Kumar N, Babu L, Thakur V. Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health Services for Postpartum Psychosis: A Systematic Review of Multidisciplinary Clinicians' Perspectives. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(11s): 1003-1010. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.11s.99
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