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Phillips SEK, Celi AC, Margo J, Wehbe A, Karlage A, Zera CA. Improving Care Beyond Birth: A Qualitative Study of Postpartum Care After High-Risk Pregnancy. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2024. [PMID: 38860345 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2024.0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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Background: The postpartum period is a window to engage birthing people in their long-term health and facilitate connections to comprehensive care. However, postpartum systems often fail to transition high-risk patients from obstetric to primary care. Exploring patient experiences can be helpful for optimizing systems of postpartum care. Methods: This is a qualitative study of high-risk pregnant and postpartum individuals. We conducted in-depth interviews with 20 high-risk pregnant or postpartum people. Interviews explored personal experiences of postpartum care planning, coordination of care between providers, and patients' perception of ideal care transitions. We performed thematic analysis using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behavior (COM-B) model of behavior change as a framework. COM-B allowed for a formal structure to assess participants' ability to access postpartum care and primary care reengagement after delivery. Results: Participants universally identified difficulty accessing primary care in the postpartum period, with the most frequently reported barriers being lack of knowledge and supportive environments. Insufficient preparation, inadequate prenatal counseling, and lack of standardized care transitions were the most significant barriers to primary care reengagement. Participants who most successfully engaged in primary care had postpartum care plans, coordination between obstetric and primary care, and access to material resources. Conclusions: High-risk postpartum individuals do not receive effective counseling on the importance of primary care engagement after delivery. System-level challenges and lack of care coordination also hinder access to primary care. Future interventions should include prenatal education on the benefits of primary care follow-up, structured postpartum planning, and system-level improvements in obstetric and primary care provider communication.
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- Sara E K Phillips
- Ariadne Labs, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Ariadne Labs, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Divisions of General Medicine and Women's Health, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Ariadne Labs, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Ariadne Labs, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Ariadne Labs, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Ariadne Labs, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Ruby E, McDonald SD, Berger H, Melamed N, Li J, Darling EK, Geary M, Barrett J, Murray-Davis B. A Social-Ecological Model Exploring Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Screening Practices Among Antenatal Health Care Providers. HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR 2024:10901981241232651. [PMID: 38406976 DOI: 10.1177/10901981241232651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse health outcomes for the pregnant individual and their baby. Screening approaches for GDM have undergone several iterations, introducing variability in practice among healthcare providers. As such, our study aimed to explore the views of antenatal providers regarding their practices of, and counseling experiences on the topic of, GDM screening in Ontario. We conducted a qualitative, grounded theory study. The study population included antenatal providers (midwives, family physicians, and obstetricians) practicing in Hamilton, Ottawa, or Sudbury, Ontario. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analyzed using inductive coding upon which codes, categories, and themes were developed to generate a theory grounded in the data. Twenty-two participants were interviewed. Using the social-ecological theory, we created a model outlining four contextual levels that shaped the experiences of GDM counseling and screening: Intrapersonal factors included beliefs, knowledge, and skills; interpersonal factors characterized the patient-provider interactions; organizational strengths and challenges shaped collaboration and health services infrastructure; and finally, guidelines and policies were identified as systemic barriers to health care access and delivery. A focus on patient-centered care was a guiding principle for all care providers and permeated all four levels of the model. Patient-centered care and close attention to barriers and facilitators across intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, and policy domains can minimize the impact of variations in GDM screening guidelines. Among care providers, there is a desire for additional skill development related to GDM counseling, and for national consensus on optimal screening guidelines.
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- Emma Ruby
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Keller MS, Mavilian C, Altom KL, Erickson KF, Drudi LM, Woo K. Barriers to Implementing the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative End-Stage Kidney Disease Life Plan Guideline. J Gen Intern Med 2023; 38:3198-3208. [PMID: 37407766 PMCID: PMC10651571 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08290-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The updated 2019 National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative vascular access guidelines recommend patient-centered, multi-disciplinary construction and regular update of an individualized end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) Life-Plan (LP) for each patient, a dramatic shift from previous recommendations and policy. The objective of this study was to examine barriers and facilitators to implementing the LP among key stakeholders. METHODS Semi-structured individual interviews were analyzed using inductive and deductive coding. Codes were mapped to relevant domains in the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). RESULTS We interviewed 34 participants: 11 patients with end-stage kidney disease, 2 care partners, and 21 clinicians who care for patients with end-stage kidney disease. In both the clinician and the patient/care partner categories, saturation (where no new themes were identified) was reached at 8 participants. We identified significant barriers and facilitators to implementation of the ESKD LP across three CFIR domains: Innovation, Outer setting, and Inner setting. Regarding the Innovation domain, patients and care partners valued the concept of shared decision-making with their care team (CFIR construct: innovation design). However, both clinicians and patients had significant concerns about the complexity of decision-making around kidney substitutes and the ability of patients to digest the overwhelming amount of information needed to effectively participate in creating the LP (innovation complexity). Clinicians expressed concerns regarding the lack of existing evidence base which limits their ability to effectively counsel patients (innovation evidence base) and the implementation costs (innovation cost). Within the Outer Setting, both clinicians and patients were concerned about performance measurement pressure under the existing "Fistula First" policies and had concerns about reimbursement (financing). In the Inner Setting, clinicians and patients stressed the lack of available resources and access to knowledge and information. CONCLUSION Given the complexity of decision-making around kidney substitutes and vascular access, our findings point to the need for implementation strategies, infrastructure development, and policy change to facilitate ESKD LP development.
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- Michelle S Keller
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Fielding School of Public Health, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Section of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
- Innovation Hub, Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Horwitz MEM, Edwards CV, Athavale P, McCloskey L, Cabral HJ, Benjamin EJ, Handley MA. The STAR-MAMA RCT: Bilingual Mobile Health Coaching for Postpartum Weight Loss. Am J Prev Med 2023; 65:596-607. [PMID: 37028566 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2023.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Gestational diabetes and overweight during pregnancy are associated with future type 2 diabetes. Postpartum weight loss can reduce diabetes risk. However, effective interventions for postpartum weight loss are lacking, in particular for Latina populations, despite their disproportionate burdens of gestational diabetes, overweight, and diabetes. STUDY DESIGN This was a community-based RCT. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Researchers recruited pregnant individuals with gestational diabetes or BMI>25 kg/m2 from safety-net health care settings and Women, Infants, and Children offices in Northern California in 2014-2018. Of 180 individuals randomized to intervention (n=89) or control (n=91), 78% identified as Latina, 61% were primarily Spanish speaking, and 76% perceived their diabetes risk to be low. INTERVENTION The intervention consisted of a 5-month postpartum telephone-based health coaching intervention delivered in English or Spanish. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Data were collected through surveys at enrollment and 9-12 months after delivery and chart review up to 12 months after delivery. The primary outcome, weight change from prepregnancy to 9-12 months after delivery, was compared between the groups, overall and within strata defined a priori according to language (Spanish or English) and diabetes risk perception (none/slight or moderate/high). RESULTS The intent-to-treat estimated intervention effect was +0.7 kg (95% CI= -2.4 kg, +3.8 kg; p=0.67). In stratified analyses, intervention effects remained nonsignificant but varied in direction: effects were favorable among English speakers and those with higher perceived diabetes risk, and unfavorable among Spanish speakers and those with lower perceived risk. Analyses were conducted in 2021-2022. CONCLUSIONS A postpartum health coaching intervention, designed for low-income Latina women at increased risk for diabetes, did not reduce postpartum weight gain. Intervention effects were nonsignificantly more favorable among English speakers versus Spanish speakers, and among those who perceived their diabetes risk to be high versus low. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is registered at www. CLINICALTRIALS gov NCT02240420.
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- Mara E Murray Horwitz
- Women's Health Unit, Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Partnerships for Research in Implementation Science for Equity (PRISE) Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Sinha DD, Williams RC, Hollar LN, Lucas HR, Johnson-Javois B, Miller HB, Stoermer A, Colditz GA, James AS, Herrick CJ. Barriers and facilitators to diabetes screening and prevention after a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277330. [PMID: 36399472 PMCID: PMC9674174 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing in the United States, with higher rates among minoritized racial and ethnic populations and lower income populations. GDM increases risk for type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and postpartum diabetes screening and prevention are imperative. This qualitative study examines barriers and facilitators to postpartum T2DM screening and prevention among non-privately insured individuals with a history of GDM in a state prior to Medicaid expansion. METHODS Thirty-six non-privately insured women with a history of GDM completed semi-structured interviews. Four focus groups and seven interviews were conducted with 30 nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, nurses and registered dietitians from Federally Qualified Health Centers in St. Louis, MO. Interviews and focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed. Data were analyzed using an integrative thematic analysis informed by the socio-ecological model. RESULTS Barriers and facilitators to T2DM screening and prevention occur across multiple environments (society, healthcare system, interpersonal, and individual). Societal barriers include insurance issues, unemployment, and lack of transportation, childcare, safe housing, and healthy food access, while facilitators include government sponsored programs and community organizations. Healthcare system barriers include care fragmentation, scheduling policies and time constraints while facilitators include care coordination, pregnancy support groups, and education materials. Interpersonal barriers include negative care experiences, cultural differences, communication challenges, competing priorities, and lack of a social support network, while facilitators include family and friend support and positive care experiences. Individual barriers include health complications and unhealthy food and exercise patterns, while facilitators include child wellbeing, empowered attitudes and healthy food and exercise patterns. CONCLUSIONS The socioecological model highlights the societal and systemic determinants that encompass individual and interpersonal factors affecting postpartum T2DM screening and prevention. This framework can inform multi-level interventions to increase postpartum T2DM screening and prevention in this high-risk population, including policy changes to alleviate higher-level barriers.
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- Drishti D. Sinha
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Metabolism and Lipid Research, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Metabolism and Lipid Research, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Heritage Medical Associates, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Metabolism and Lipid Research, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- St. Louis Integrated Health Network, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- St. Louis Integrated Health Network, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Metabolism and Lipid Research, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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A scoping review of gestational diabetes mellitus healthcare: experiences of care reported by pregnant women internationally. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:627. [PMID: 35941555 PMCID: PMC9361509 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04931-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition associated with pregnancy that engenders additional healthcare demand. A growing body of research includes empirical studies focused on pregnant women’s GDM healthcare experiences. The aim of this scoping review is to map findings, highlight gaps and investigate the way research has been conducted into the healthcare experiences of women with GDM. Methods A systematic search of primary research using a number of databases was conducted in September 2021. Studies were included if they had an explicit aim of focusing on GDM and included direct reporting of participants’ experiences of healthcare. Key data from each study was extracted into a purposely-designed form and synthesised using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results Fifty-seven articles were included in the analysis. The majority of studies used qualitative methodology, and did not have an explicit theoretical orientation. Most studies were conducted in urban areas of high-income countries and recruitment and research was almost fully conducted in clinical and other healthcare settings. Women found inadequate information a key challenge, and support from healthcare providers a critical factor. Experiences of prescribed diet, medication and monitoring greatly varied across settings. Additional costs associated with managing GDM was cited as a problem in some studies. Overall, women reported significant mental distress in relation to their experience of GDM. Conclusions This scoping review draws together reported healthcare experiences of pregnant women with GDM from around the world. Commonalities and differences in the global patient experience of GDM healthcare are identified. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-022-04931-5.
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Ikemoto Sato AK, Zerbinatti Pereira R, Moreira Dos Santos PH, Mazzo A, Zajdenverg L, Negrato CA. Barriers and interventions for postpartum reclassification of glycemic status in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A scoping review. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2022; 16:102552. [PMID: 35921764 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Our aim was to summarize, analyze and disseminate the current state of knowledge about the barriers and facilitators in postpartum reclassification that women who have had gestational diabetes face. METHODS Data collection was carried out from January to March 2021 in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), Embase and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases. RESULTS Of the 361 studies initially retrieved in the search, 32 articles published between 2010 and 2020 were selected because they were within our objective. CONCLUSION Multiple barriers and interventions were found regarding the reclassification of the glycemic status of women who had Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy. Therefore, further studies are needed to achieve a better intervention for this condition.
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Follow-up after gestational diabetes: a qualitative study of perspectives from general practices. BJGP Open 2022; 6:BJGPO.2021.0241. [PMID: 35443978 DOI: 10.3399/bjgpo.2021.0241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Women whose pregnancies are complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus are approximately eight times more likely to develop type two diabetes. Although regular participation in follow-up screening increases the chance of early detection of diabetes, participation rates are often suboptimal. A better understanding of general practice as a key contextual setting for screening could help inform the development and adoption of, for example, electronic reminder interventions to support women's participation. AIM To explore the perspectives of general practitioners and relevant staff members engaged in early detection of diabetes after gestational diabetes in order to identify barriers to and facilitators of follow-up screening. DESIGN & SETTING A qualitative interview study undertaken in general practices in the North Denmark Region. METHOD Based on a purposive sample strategy, 18 semi-structured interviews of 12 general practitioners and six staff members, who were either nurses or midwives, were analysed using a reflexive thematic analytical approach. RESULTS Three main themes were formulated: (1) Challenges of addressing women's risk; (2) Prioritisation of early detection of diabetes; (3) System influence on clinical procedures. CONCLUSION Follow-up screening was facilitated by knowledge of guidelines. We found professional collaboration and adaptation support to lead to successful implementation of guidelines in general practice. Supporting GPs and their staff's reflection and discussion of ways to engage in communication and decision-making processes with women is however important, hence it was found to create an important barrier to follow-up screening. Overall, our findings can help inform the future development of interventions to increase uptake.
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Lake AJ, Neven ACH, Williams A, O'Reilly SL, Hendrieckx C, Morrison M, Dunbar J, Teede H, Boyle JA, Speight J. Barriers to and enablers of type 2 diabetes screening among women with prior gestational diabetes: A systematic review update and qualitative synthesis applying the Theoretical Domains Framework. Diabet Med 2022; 39:e14772. [PMID: 34953147 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Women with prior gestational diabetes have nearly 10 times the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Postpartum screening for type 2 diabetes is recommended for early diagnosis and management, yet uptake is low. This work updates a previous systematic review and advances it through the application of the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to synthesise personal-level factors impacting type 2 diabetes screening and the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour model (COM-B), to develop messaging recommendations for use in clinical practice and screening promotion interventions. METHODS We searched seven academic databases from September 2017 (prior review) to April 2021, reference lists and grey literature. Two reviewers independently screened articles against inclusion criteria (qualitative studies exploring factors impacting postpartum diabetes screening, any language) and extracted data. Using an inductive-deductive model, we coded determinants to the TDF and mapped onto the COM-B model. RESULTS We identified 38 eligible papers from 34 studies (N = 1291 participants). Most (71%) reported sample sizes of N ≥ 16. The ratio of barriers to enablers was three to one. Eight key TDF domains were identified. Evidence-based recommendations include addressing knowledge, risk perception, fear of diabetes diagnosis, low prioritisation of personal health and fatalism. The risk of bias was low and confidence in findings was moderate to high. A limitation was conceptual overlap between TDF domains, which we addressed via the study procedure. CONCLUSIONS The theoretical categorisation of determinants enables the development of messaging and interventions at the personal level, to promote women's uptake of postpartum type 2 diabetes screening.
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- Amelia J Lake
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- UCD Institute of Food and Health, School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Diabetes Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Primary Care-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: a Narrative Review. J Gen Intern Med 2022; 37:912-921. [PMID: 34993867 PMCID: PMC8734553 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07149-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Several common adverse pregnancy outcomes can reveal subclinical or latent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, transiently exposed through the physiologic stress of pregnancy. The year after pregnancy may be a singular opportunity to identify and initiate treatment for CVD risk, even before the onset of traditional CVD risk factors. However, clinical guidance regarding CVD risk management after adverse pregnancy outcomes is lacking. We therefore conducted a systematic review of US clinical practice guidelines and professional society recommendations to inform primary care-based CVD risk management after adverse pregnancy outcomes. We identified 13 relevant publications. While most recommendations were based on limited or weak evidence, we identified several areas of consensus. First, individuals with an adverse pregnancy outcome associated with future CVD are likely to benefit from CVD risk assessment-accompanied by education, counseling, and support for lifestyle modification-beginning within the first postpartum year. Second, among clinicians, clear and consistent documentation about adverse pregnancy outcomes and recommended follow-up is important to coordinate care after pregnancy. In addition, patients need to be informed about their pregnancy complications and associated CVD risks, so that they can make informed health care and lifestyle decisions. Finally, in general, CVD prevention in the year after an adverse pregnancy outcome focuses on lifestyle modification, reserving pharmacotherapy for the highest-risk patients and those with traditional CVD risk factors. While postpartum lifestyle interventions show promise for reducing CVD risk after adverse pregnancy outcomes, continued research to determine the optimal content, timing, and long-term effects of such interventions is needed.
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Edwards KJ, Maslin K, Andrade J, Jones RB, Shawe J. Mobile health as a primary mode of intervention for women at risk of, or diagnosed with, gestational diabetes mellitus: a scoping review. JBI Evid Synth 2022; 20:2195-2243. [PMID: 35152244 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-21-00294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review was to map the knowledge related to the use of mHealth as a primary mode of intervention for the prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus and its long-term implications among women at risk of or diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. We also sought to understand if mHealth for women at risk of or diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus incorporated relevant behavior change theory and techniques. INTRODUCTION Prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus and its associated adverse outcomes are important to maternal and infant health. Women with gestational diabetes mellitus report high burden of disease management and barriers to lifestyle change post-delivery, which mHealth interventions may help to overcome. Evidence suggests apps could help gestational diabetes mellitus prevention and management, however, less is known about broader applications of mHealth from preconception to interconception and whether relevant behavior change techniques are incorporated. INCLUSION CRITERIA Studies published in English that focused on mHealth use as primary mode of intervention for the prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus and its long-term implications were considered for inclusion. Telehealth or telemedicine were excluded as these have been reviewed elsewhere. METHODS Six databases were searched: MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), Embase (Ovid), Cochrane Database (Wiley), Scopus, and TRIP. No limits were applied to database exploration periods to ensure retrieval of all relevant studies. Gray literature sources searched were OpenGrey, ISRCTN Registry, ClinicalTrials.gov, EU Clinical Trials Register, and ANZCTR. Two reviewers independently screened abstracts and assessed full texts against the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted using an adapted version of the JBI data extraction instrument. Data are presented in narrative form accompanied by tables and figures. RESULTS This review identified 2166 sources, of which 96 full texts were screened. Thirty eligible reports were included, covering 25 different mHealth interventions. Over half (n = 14) were for self-managing blood glucose during pregnancy. Common features included tracking blood glucose levels, real-time feedback, communication with professionals, and educational information. Few (n = 6) mHealth interventions were designed for postpartum use and none for interconception use. Five for postpartum use supported behavior change to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and included additional features such as social support functions and integrated rewards. Early development and feasibility studies used mixed methods to assess usability and acceptability. Later stage evaluations of effectiveness typically used randomized controlled trial designs to measure clinical outcomes such as glycemic control and reduced body weight. Three mHealth interventions were developed using behavior change theory. Most mHealth interventions incorporated two behavior change techniques shown to be optimal when combined and those delivering behavior change interventions included a wider range. Nevertheless, only half of the 26 techniques listed in a published behavior change taxonomy were tried. CONCLUSIONS mHealth for gestational diabetes mellitus focuses on apps to improve clinical outcomes. This focus could be broadened by incorporating existing resources that women value, such as social media, to address needs, such as peer support. Although nearly all mHealth interventions incorporated behavior change techniques, findings suggest future development should consider selecting techniques that target women's needs and barriers. Lack of mHealth interventions for prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus recurrence and type 2 diabetes mellitus suggests further development and evaluation is required.
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- Katie J Edwards
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Devon, UK The University of Plymouth Centre for Innovations in Health and Social Care: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Devon, UK School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, Devon, UK Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Truro, Cornwall UK
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Lucas HR, Williams RC, Hollar LN, Johnson-Javois B, Miller HB, Stoermer A, Colditz GA, James AS, Herrick CJ. Understanding Gestational Diabetes, Future Diabetes Risk, and Diabetes Prevention: A Qualitative Study of Patient, Provider, and Staff Perspectives. Clin Diabetes 2022; 40:39-50. [PMID: 35221471 PMCID: PMC8865792 DOI: 10.2337/cd21-0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases type 2 diabetes risk; however, postpartum diabetes screening rates are low. Using semi-structured interviews and focus groups, this study investigates the understanding of GDM and its relationship to future diabetes risk and diabetes prevention among patients with public or no insurance (n = 36), health care providers (n = 21), and clinic staff (n = 9) from Federally Qualified Health Centers. Five main themes emerged: 1) general understanding of GDM diagnosis with focus on neonatal complications; 2) variable recall of diet, exercise, and weight recommendations; 3) overwhelming medication and self-monitoring routines; 4) short-term focus of type 2 diabetes risk and screening; and 5) limited understanding of all options for diabetes prevention. The results may inform diabetes screening and prevention interventions in primary care settings.
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- Hannah R. Lucas
- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- Corresponding author: Cynthia J. Herrick,
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Delanerolle G, Phiri P, Zeng Y, Marston K, Tempest N, Busuulwa P, Shetty A, Goodison W, Muniraman H, Duffy G, Elliot K, Maclean A, Majumder K, Hirsch M, Rathod S, Raymont V, Shi JQ, Hapangama DK. A systematic review and meta-analysis of gestational diabetes mellitus and mental health among BAME populations. EClinicalMedicine 2021; 38:101016. [PMID: 34308317 PMCID: PMC8283332 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy and is associated with an increased risk of mental health (MH) disorders including antenatal and postnatal depression (PND), anxiety and post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD). We hypothesized GDM and MH disorders will disproportionately affect individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. METHODS A systematic methodology was developed, and a protocol was published in PROSPERO (CRD42020210863) and a systematic review of publications between 1st January 1990 and 30th January 2021 was conducted. Multiple electronic databases were explored using keywords and MeSH terms. The finalised dataset was analysed using statistical methods such as random-effect models, subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis. These were used to determine odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to establish prevalence using variables of PND, anxiety, PTSD and stress to name a few. FINDINGS Sixty studies were finalised from the 20,040 data pool. Forty-six studies were included systematically with 14 used to meta-analyze GDM and MH outcomes. A second meta-analysis was conducted using 7 studies to determine GDM risk among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women with pre-existing MH disorders. The results indicate an increased risk with pooled adjusted OR for both reflected at 1.23, 95% CI of 1.00-1.50 and 1.29, 95% CI of 1.11-1.50 respectively. INTERPRETATION The available studies suggest a MH sequalae with GDM as well as a sequalae of GDM with MH among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic populations. Our findings warrant further future exploration to better manage these patients. FUNDING Not applicable.
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- Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Southern University of Science and Technology, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
- University College London, United Kingdom
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatrics, Creighton University Medical School, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Southern University of Science and Technology, United Kingdom
- Alan Turing Institute, United Kingdom
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- University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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Scavini M, Formoso G, Festa C, Sculli MA, Succurro E, Sciacca L, Torlone E. Follow-up of women with a history of gestational diabetes in Italy: Are we missing an opportunity for primary prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease? Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2021; 37:e3411. [PMID: 32979283 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Marina Scavini
- Diabetes Research Institute, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, Centre for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST, Ex CeSIMet) G. d'Annunzio University Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Endocrinology Section, University of Catania Medical School, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine Endocrine and Metabolic Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Lithgow GE, Rossi J, Griffin SJ, Usher-Smith JA, Dennison RA. Barriers to postpartum diabetes screening: a qualitative synthesis of clinicians' views. Br J Gen Pract 2021; 71:e473-e482. [PMID: 33947667 PMCID: PMC8103924 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp.2020.0928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an important risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) later in life. Postpartum screening provides an opportunity for early detection and management of T2DM, but uptake is poor. AIM To explore barriers to screening from clinicians' perspectives to guide future interventions to increase uptake of postpartum screening. DESIGN AND SETTING Systematic review and qualitative synthesis. METHOD Qualitative studies included in a previous review were assessed, and then five electronic databases were searched from January 2013 to May 2019 for qualitative studies reporting clinicians' perspectives on postpartum glucose screening after GDM. Study quality was assessed against the Critical Appraisal Skills Programmes checklist. Qualitative data from the studies were analysed using thematic synthesis. RESULTS Nine studies were included, containing views from 187 clinicians from both community and hospital care. Three main themes were identified: difficulties in handover between primary and secondary care (ambiguous roles and communication difficulties); short-term focus in clinical consultations (underplaying risk so as not to overwhelm patients and competing priorities); and patient-centric barriers such as time pressures. CONCLUSION Barriers to diabetes screening were identified at both system and individual levels. At the system level, clarification of responsibility for testing among healthcare professionals and better systems for recall are needed. These could be achieved through registers, improved clinical protocols, and automatic flagging and prompts within electronic medical records. At the individual level, clinicians should be supported to prioritise the importance of screening within consultations and better educational resources made available for women. Making it more convenient for women to attend may also facilitate screening.
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge
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- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge
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- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge
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Nielsen JH, Melendez-Torres GJ, Rotevatn TA, Peven K, Fonager K, Overgaard C. How do reminder systems in follow-up screening for women with previous gestational diabetes work? - a realist review. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:535. [PMID: 34074278 PMCID: PMC8167960 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06569-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with previous gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Recommendations therefore urge these women to participate in follow-up screening, 4-12 weeks postpartum and every 1-3 years thereafter. We sought to theorize how reminder interventions to support early detection of diabetes work, for whom, and in what circumstances. METHODS We used a method informed by realist review and synthesis. A systematic, iterative search in six electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE Ovid, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL, EMBASE) had a primary focus on experimental intervention studies and included additional information in relation to identified intervention studies. Analysis inductively identified context-mechanism-outcome configurations present in the evidence. RESULTS We located 16 articles eligible for inclusion. A cross-case comparison identified seven grouped context-mechanism-outcome configurations leading to intervention mechanisms relating to changes in women's reasoning and behavior. Configurations were thematically ordered in relation to Systems Resources, Women's Circumstances, and Continuity of Care. These were mapped onto a socio-ecological model and discussed according to identified middle-range theories. CONCLUSION Our findings adds to the body of evidence, that reminders have the potential to be effective in increasing participation in the recommended follow-up screening. Our study may assist researchers and policy and decision makers to analyze and judge if reminders are feasible and/or likely to succeed in their specific context. Further research into the perspective of socially disadvantaged and overweight women is needed to avoid unintended consequences such as social inequality in service use and stigmatization in future programs.
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- Jane Hyldgaard Nielsen
- Department of Midwifery, University College of Northern Denmark, Selma Lagerløfs Vej 2, 9220, Aalborg Øst, Denmark.
- Public Health and Epidemiology Group, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Niels Jernes Vej, 14, 9220, Aalborg Øst, Denmark.
- Clinical Nursing Research Unit, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
- DECIPHer, Cardiff School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales.
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- Peninsula Technology Assessment Group, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Group, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Niels Jernes Vej, 14, 9220, Aalborg Øst, Denmark
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, Department of Child and Family Health Nursing, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Department of Social Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Group, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Niels Jernes Vej, 14, 9220, Aalborg Øst, Denmark
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McCloskey L, Bernstein J, The Bridging The Chasm Collaborative, Amutah-Onukagha N, Anthony J, Barger M, Belanoff C, Bennett T, Bird CE, Bolds D, Brenna BW, Carter R, Celi A, Chachere B, Crear-Perry J, Crossno C, Cruz-Davis A, Damus K, Dangel A, Depina Z, Deroze P, Dieujuste C, Dude A, Edmonds J, Enquobahrie D, Eromosele E, Ferranti E, Fitzmaurice M, Gebel C, Blount LG, Greiner A, Gullo S, Haddad A, Hall N, Handler A, Headen I, Heelan-Fancher L, Hernandez T, Johnson K, Jones E, Jones N, Klaman S, Lund B, Mallampalli M, Marcelin L, Marshall C, Maynard B, McCage S, Mitchell S, Molina R, Montasir S, Nicklas J, Northrup A, Norton A, Oparaeke E, Ramos A, Rericha S, Rios E, Bloch JR, Ryan C, Sarfaty S, Seely E, Souter V, Spain M, Spires R, Theberge S, Thompson T, Wachman M, Yarrington T, Yee LM, Zera C, Clayton J, Lachance C. Bridging the Chasm between Pregnancy and Health over the Life Course: A National Agenda for Research and Action. Womens Health Issues 2021; 31:204-218. [PMID: 33707142 PMCID: PMC8154664 DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2021.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many pregnant people find no bridge to ongoing specialty or primary care after giving birth, even when clinical and social complications of pregnancy signal need. Black, indigenous, and all other women of color are especially harmed by fragmented care and access disparities, coupled with impacts of racism over the life course and in health care. METHODS We launched the initiative "Bridging the Chasm between Pregnancy and Health across the Life Course" in 2018, bringing together patients, advocates, providers, researchers, policymakers, and systems innovators to create a National Agenda for Research and Action. We held a 2-day conference that blended storytelling, evidence analysis, and consensus building to identify key themes related to gaps in care and root causes of inequities. In 2019, more than 70 stakeholders joined six working groups to reach consensus on strategic priorities based on equity, innovation, effectiveness, and feasibility. FINDINGS Working groups identified six key strategic areas for bridging the chasm. These include: 1) progress toward eliminating institutional and interpersonal racism and bias as a requirement for accreditation of health care institutions, 2) infrastructure support for community-based organizations, 3) extension of holistic team-based care to the postpartum year and beyond, with integration of doulas and community health workers on the team, 4) extension of Medicaid coverage and new quality and pay-for-performance metrics to link maternity care and primary care, 5) systems to preserve maternal narratives and data across providers, and 6) alignment of research with women's lived experiences. CONCLUSIONS The resulting agenda presents a path forward to remedy the structural chasms in women's health care, with key roles for advocates, policymakers, researchers, health care leaders, educators, and the media.
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- Lois McCloskey
- Community Health Sciences Department, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts(b) The names and affiliations of all authors in the Bridging the Chasm Collaborative are listed in Table 1..
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- Community Health Sciences Department, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts(b) The names and affiliations of all authors in the Bridging the Chasm Collaborative are listed in Table 1
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- University of San Diego, Hahn School of Nursing
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- University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
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- University of North Texas Health Sciences Center/Texas Christian University School of Medicine
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- Boston University Medical Campus, Office of Human Research Affairs
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- University of Chicago School of Medicine
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- University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health
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- Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Ziegler College of Nursing
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- University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / The Dimock Center
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
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- Boston University Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health
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- Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
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Thayer SM, Lo JO, Caughey AB. Gestational Diabetes: Importance of Follow-up Screening for the Benefit of Long-term Health. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2020; 47:383-396. [PMID: 32762924 PMCID: PMC7486596 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2020.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common obstetric metabolic disorder. Long-term health consequences, including type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease, are common with GDM. Postpartum glucose screening is recommended for women with a prior GDM pregnancy. Rates of postpartum screening compliance remain low. Interventions ranging from appointment reminder systems to personalized chronic disease education are being used, emphasizing future chronic disease risk for patients with a history of GDM. With these practice changes, clinicians can more thoroughly engage in the early identification, intervention, and prevention of chronic disease for women with a history of GDM.
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- Sydney M Thayer
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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LaManna JB, Quelly SB, Stahl M, Giurgescu C. A Florida public health-based endocrine clinic for low-income pregnant women with diabetes. Public Health Nurs 2020; 37:729-739. [PMID: 32761865 DOI: 10.1111/phn.12783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate pregnancy outcomes of low-income women with diabetes-complicated pregnancies who received care from an embedded, public health-based endocrine specialty clinic (ESC) in Florida. DESIGN This program evaluation used retrospective chart data to analyze client characteristics, pre-program and during-program glycemic control, and pregnancy outcomes of women enrolled in a prenatal ESC. SAMPLE Ninety-two low-income, pregnant women with type 1/type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes (GDM) comprised this racially/ethnically diverse sample. VARIABLES/ANALYSIS Neonatal outcomes included frequencies of prematurity, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and birth weight-for-gestational-age categories. Differences in maternal HbA1C at program entry and mean HbA1C during ESC care were determined by a Wilcoxon and paired sample t test. RESULTS HbA1C levels during ESC care (6.9 ± 1.4) were less than program entry HbA1C levels (7.9 ± 1.8) for women with pregestational diabetes (Z = -3.364, p = .001). Among women with GDM, mean HbA1C values during ESC care (5.5 ± 0.4) did not significantly differ (t(51) = -0.532, p > .05) from program entry HbA1C levels (5.5 ± 0.5), suggestive of glycemic goal achievement. No neonatal hypoglycemia or hyperbilirubinemia cases were observed in both groups. Approximately 11% of births were preterm, and 16% of neonates were large-for-gestational-age. CONCLUSIONS A public health-based ESC for low-income pregnant women with diabetes may positively affect pregnancy outcomes.
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- Jacqueline B LaManna
- University of Central Florida College of Nursing, Orlando, FL, USA.,Florida Department of Health, Melbourne, FL, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Nursing, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Florida Department of Health, Melbourne, FL, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Nursing, Orlando, FL, USA
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Gunn C, Bernstein J, Bokhour B, McCloskey L. Narratives of Gestational Diabetes Provide a Lens to Tailor Postpartum Prevention and Monitoring Counseling. J Midwifery Womens Health 2020; 65:681-687. [PMID: 32568461 DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.13122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have a marked increased risk of early onset type 2 diabetes, but less than half initiate postpartum glucose testing or connect with a primary care provider for continued follow-up after giving birth. This study analyzed women's narratives about their GDM-affected pregnancies to (1) identify different patterns (narrative archetypes) that capture the GDM experience; (2) explore how these patterns relate to awareness of ongoing risk after pregnancy and affect participation in self-care, monitoring, and preventive health care going forward; and (3) explore the use of identified patterns to tailor conversations with patients during prenatal and postpartum care to their actual perceptions and concerns about future risk. METHODS Open-ended interviews elicited women's experiences and perspectives about GDM and its management. A narrative analysis first identified segments of text related to risk and behaviors and then applied Frank's narrative archetypes (restitution, chaos, quest) as an interpretive lens. RESULTS Interviews were completed in English (n = 15), Spanish (n = 7), and Haitian Creole (n = 7). We found distinct patterns: stories of restitution (n = 13), quest (n = 4), chaos (n = 4), and mixed narratives (n = 7). Using these archetypes, we found differences in how women respond to challenges related to disease complexity, treatment, and future risks. These patterns led to marked differences in the steps women took to prevent early onset type 2 diabetes. DISCUSSION Frank's narrative types provided insight into women's responses to clinical protocols, health care advice, and subsequent prevention actions. A restitution pattern may result in premature closure and lack of awareness of risk. Similarly, a chaos pattern may contribute to a sense of helplessness to implement follow-up recommendations, despite risk awareness. Understanding these patterns can help clinicians tailor individualized support as women transition from GDM with its focus on a healthy fetus and newborn to preventive self-care to protect their health.
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- Christine Gunn
- Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, Women's Health Unit, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts.,Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts.,Center for Health Quality, Outcomes and Economic Research at the Bedford Veterans Affairs, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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Yee LM, Leziak K, Jackson J, Niznik CM, Simon MA. Health Care Providers' Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to Care for Low-Income Pregnant Women With Diabetes. Diabetes Spectr 2020; 33:190-200. [PMID: 32425457 PMCID: PMC7228819 DOI: 10.2337/ds19-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE | Treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes during pregnancy can improve maternal and neonatal outcomes; yet, self-care burdens for pregnant women with diabetes are high, particularly for low-income and minority women. Although prior studies have investigated patient-perceived barriers and facilitators to diabetes self-management during pregnancy, little work investigates the perspectives of health care providers (HCPs) on these factors. The objective of this study was to investigate HCPs' perspectives on patient barriers and facilitators to diabetes care during pregnancy. METHODS | In this qualitative investigation, focus groups were conducted using a semistructured interview guide designed to elicit HCPs' perceptions of patient barriers and facilitators to successful diabetes-related self-care. HCPs included physicians, nurses, health educators, and other personnel who care for low-income pregnant women with diabetes. Interviews were transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analyzed using the constant comparative technique to identify themes and subthemes, using the Social Ecological Model as a theoretical framework. RESULTS | Participants (n = 29) identified barriers and facilitators to women's achievement of optimal diabetes self-care according to six levels (environment, access, institution, interpersonal, knowledge, and individual). Example subthemes included inflexible work schedule, poor access to medication and supplies, overburdened clinic, perceived patient "policing," and low health literacy. Individual factors included self-efficacy, motivation, and engagement. HCPs identified barriers, but not facilitators, for each theme. CONCLUSION | HCPs described facilitators and barriers to diabetes care at all levels of the Social Ecological Model. These data can inform interventions to dismantle barriers patients face and thus create meaningful health care interventions to improve outcomes for low-income pregnant women with diabetes.
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- Lynn M. Yee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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LaManna JB, Quelly SB. After Gestational Diabetes: An Overlooked Care Transition in Primary Care. J Nurse Pract 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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