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Dennison RA, Oliver-Williams C, Qi HLJ, Kotecha D, Seed L, Ward RJ, Griffin SJ. The effectiveness of pharmacological and lifestyle interventions to reduce the risk of diabetes and hyperglycaemia following gestational diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabet Med 2024; 41:e15316. [PMID: 38553834 DOI: 10.1111/dme.15316] [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: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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AIMS To synthesize the available evidence to better understand the effectiveness of interventions to prevent or delay hyperglycaemia and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) postnatally in women with current or previous gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS We searched five databases up to December 2020 for primary peer-reviewed articles reporting postpartum glycaemic outcomes in women with (previous) GDM following pharmacological or lifestyle intervention. Outcomes were relative risk of T2DM or continuous measures of glycaemia, change or at follow-up. A minimum of two studies evaluating the same intervention-outcome combination were needed to conduct meta-analyses, otherwise studies were described narratively. Meta-regression was used to evaluate whether associations varied by additional variables. We assessed risk of bias using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist. PROSPERO record CRD42018102380. RESULTS We included 31 studies in the review with a total sample size of 8624 participants, and 26 studies in meta-analyses. Two-thirds of studies followed up participants at 1 year or less. Pharmacological interventions were associated with reduced risk of T2DM (0.80 [95% CI 0.64-1.00], n = 6 studies), as were lifestyle interventions albeit with a smaller effect size (0.88 [95% CI 0.76-1.01], n = 12 studies). Dietary and physical activity interventions were associated with a small reduction in fasting plasma glucose, particularly in longer interventions, but inconsistent effects were seen for other continuous outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Although possibly due to chance, interventions to reduce hyperglycaemia after GDM may be effective. Future research should improve understanding of how interventions affect glucose control and how to optimise interventions for this population.
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- Rebecca A Dennison
- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- MRC Epidemiology Unit, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Yue SW, Zhou J, Li L, Guo JY, Xu J, Qiao J, Redding SR, Ouyang YQ. Effectiveness of remote monitoring for glycemic control on maternal-fetal outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis. Birth 2024; 51:13-27. [PMID: 37789580 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12769] [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: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The current pandemic and future public health emergencies highlight the importance of evaluating a telehealth care model. Previous studies have reached mixed conclusions about the effectiveness of remote monitoring on glycemic control and maternal and infant outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). OBJECTIVES This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of remote blood glucose monitoring for women with gestational diabetes mellitus and to provide evidence-based guidance on the management of women with gestational diabetes mellitus for policymakers and healthcare providers during situations such as pandemics or natural disasters. METHODS The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Embase, Medline, CINAHL databases, and ClinicalTrials.gov were systematically searched from their inception to July 10, 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English with respect to remote blood glucose monitoring in women with GDM were included in the meta-analysis. Two independent reviewers performed data extraction and assessed the quality of the studies. Risk ratios, mean differences, 95% confidence intervals, and heterogeneity were calculated. RESULTS A total of 1265 participants were included in the 11 RCTs. There were no significant differences in glycemic control and maternal-fetal outcomes between the remote monitoring group and a standard care group, which included glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting blood glucose, mean 2-h postprandial blood glucose, caesarean birth, gestational weight gain, shoulder dystocia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and other outcomes. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis reveals that it is unclear if remote glucose monitoring is preferable to standard of care glucose monitoring. To improve glycemic control and maternal-fetal outcomes during the current epidemic or other natural disasters, the implementation of double-blind RCTs in the context of simulating similar disasters remains to be studied in the future.
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- Shu-Wen Yue
- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Nursing, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Wei HX, Yang YL, Luo TY, Chen WQ. Effectiveness of mobile health interventions for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2023; 43:2245906. [PMID: 37605977 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2023.2245906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus is a growing global health problem. Inadequate management during pregnancy can lead to maternal and foetal complications. Currently, mobile health (mHealth) delivers healthcare services, playing an increasingly important role in the management of blood glucose in GDM. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth intervention in pregnant women with GDM. Based on randomised controlled trials of mHealth application in GDM patients searched from the database, literature screening, data extraction, and quality evaluation were conducted independently by two researchers. Statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4 software. The review included 27 studies with a total of 3483 patients. The results showed a significant improvement in glycemic control. In addition, mHealth interventions could reduce the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes and improve self-management ability. In a subgroup analysis, recording of delivery mode and WeChat combined phone call indicated significant differences with mHealth interventions. It was suggested that mHealth interventions imposed a positive effect on glycemic control and reduction of adverse pregnancy outcomes in GDM patients. Our results demonstrated that the application of mHealth interventions can act as an effective and feasible approach to self-management to promote the self-management level and awareness of GDM patients.
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- Hui Xin Wei
- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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Laursen SH, Boel L, Udsen FW, Secher PH, Andersen JD, Vestergaard P, Hejlesen OK, Hangaard S. Effectiveness of Telemedicine in Managing Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2023; 17:1364-1375. [PMID: 35533131 PMCID: PMC10563542 DOI: 10.1177/19322968221094626] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Strict monitoring of blood glucose during pregnancy is essential for ensuring optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes. Telemedicine could be a promising solution for supporting diabetes management; however, an updated meta-analysis is warranted. This study assesses the effects of telemedicine solutions for managing gestational and pregestational diabetes. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library Central Register of Controlled Trials, and CINAHL were searched up to October 14, 2020. All randomized trials assessing the effects of telemedicine in managing diabetes in pregnancy relative to any comparator without the use of telemedicine were included. The primary outcome was infant birth weight. A meta-analysis comparing the mean difference (MD) in birth weight across studies was applied, and subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed. The revised Cochrane tool was applied to assess the risk of bias, and the certainty of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. RESULTS From a total of 18 studies, ten (totaling 899 participants) were used to calculate the effect on infant birth weight. The results nonsignificantly favored the control (MD of 19.34 g; [95% confidence interval, CI -47.8; 86.47]), with moderate effect certainty. Heterogeneity was moderate (I2 = 37.39%). Statistically significant secondary outcomes included differences in two-hour glucose tolerance postpartum (gestational diabetes; two studies: standardized mean difference 9.62 mg/dL [95% CI: 1.95; 17.28]) that favored the control (GRADE level, very low) and risk of shoulder dystocia (four studies: log odds -1.34 [95% CI: -2.61; -0.08]) that favored telemedicine (GRADE, low). CONCLUSIONS No evidence was found to support telemedicine as an alternative to usual care when considering maternal and fetal outcomes. However, further research is needed, including economic evaluations.
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- Sisse H. Laursen
- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
- University College of Northern Denmark, Aalborg, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg, Denmark
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Collins TE, Akselrod S, Altymysheva A, Nga PTQ, Banatvala N, Berlina D. The promise of digital health technologies for integrated care for maternal and child health and non-communicable diseases. BMJ 2023; 381:e071074. [PMID: 37220916 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-071074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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- Téa E Collins
- Global NCD Platform, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Secretariat, United Nations Interagency Task Force, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Global NCD Platform, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Eysenbach G, Chen D, Xu P, Wang X, Zhang W, Mao M, Zheng Q, Jin Y, Feng S. Web-Based Interventions for Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e36922. [PMID: 36656629 PMCID: PMC9896357 DOI: 10.2196/36922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Effective management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is essential because it is one of the most prevalent diseases during pregnancy, and the consequent condition maternal hyperglycemia is closely related to considerable short- and long-term maternal and neonatal complications. Web-based interventions (WBIs), defined as therapeutic interventions offered via the web, have been implemented to assist in managing GDM owing to their advantages of high accessibility and efficiency, but findings across relevant studies are inconsistent. OBJECTIVE This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of WBIs on glycemic control among pregnant women with GDM; examine whether specific types of intervention interactivity, format, and technology have beneficial effects on maternal glycemic control; and comprehensively assess the efficacy of WBIs in maternal behavioral outcomes, cognitive and attitudinal outcomes, mental health, maternal and neonatal clinical outcomes, and medical service use and costs among pregnant women with GDM. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were searched from their respective inception to November 19, 2022, to identify relevant randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project tool. Where possible, the data for all outcomes were meta-analyzed using the Stata software (version 12.0; StataCorp). Overall, 3 subgroup analyses and post hoc sensitivity analyses of maternal glycemic control parameters were performed. RESULTS Overall, 25 publications arising from 21 randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials were included. The overall meta-analyses on glycemic control parameters demonstrated that WBIs could significantly improve fasting blood glucose (standardized mean difference=-1.764, 95% CI -2.972 to -0.557; P=.004) and 2-hour postprandial blood glucose (standardized mean difference=-1.433, 95% CI -2.561 to -0.304; P=.01) compared with the control group, whereas no significant effect was found on glycated hemoglobin and 1-hour postprandial blood glucose. The results of the subgroup analyses indicated that mobile app-delivered interventions with a personalized format and interactive function showed more beneficial effects on maternal glycemic control. Moreover, WBIs could significantly enhance compliance with the self-monitoring of blood glucose; increase the rate of normal vaginal delivery; and decrease the chance of emergency cesarean, admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, and composite neonatal complications. GDM knowledge, risk perception of the disease, self-efficacy, satisfaction with care, and medical service use of the participants in the WBI group were also improved compared with the control group. However, the effectiveness of WBIs on other secondary outcomes was either nonsignificant or uncertain. CONCLUSIONS WBIs are a promising approach to GDM management. Personalized, interactive, and mobile app-delivered interventions seem more worthy of being recommended for future clinical practice. Further high-quality studies are required to verify these findings before making broad recommendations. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022296625; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=296625.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Wang H, Jiang Y, Wiley J, Ge L. Effectiveness of Smartphone-Based Lifestyle Interventions on Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2022; 15:3541-3559. [PMID: 36505668 PMCID: PMC9733632 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s389562] [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: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that causes poor glucose tolerance during pregnancy and usually resolves after birth. Having GDM impacts the mother and baby. Smartphone-based lifestyle interventions may offer innovative solutions. Aim To examine the effects of smartphone-based lifestyle interventions on compliance, Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), maternal outcomes, infant outcomes, psychological status, satisfaction, and cost effectiveness among women with GDM. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of smartphone-based lifestyle interventions for women with GDM aged over 18 years were included. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library for articles published from January 2007 to March 2022 and updated on 12 October 2022. Data were extracted independently by two researchers, and the risk of bias in individual trials was rated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool (RoB 2). Meta-analysis was conducted by using RevMan 5.3. Results Ten studies were included involving 1626 participants. The mean ages of the women were 32.42 ±4.68 years. Eight out of 10 studies were conducted in developed countries. Meta-analysis found that smartphone-based lifestyle interventions statistically improved compliance [SMD = 7.36, 95% CI = (4.05 to 10.68), P < 0.0001] and decreased the incidences of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission [RR = 0.64, 95% CI = (0.47,0.86), P = 0.003], compared with controls. However, intervention effects on HbA1c, maternal outcomes, neonatal hypoglycemia, and infant birth weight were non significant. Moreover, the satisfaction of intervention is high in this review. Contrastingly, no significant effects were observed for psychological status and cost-effectiveness. Conclusion Smartphone-based lifestyle interventions may improve patient compliance and reduce NICU admissions. These findings may aid in developing future intervention strategies, help elucidate future research directions, and guide clinical practice for women with GDM. Future high-quality RCTs must be further studied at larger scales to examine smartphone-based lifestyle interventions' long-term effects and cost-effectiveness.
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- Hongjuan Wang
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine and Institute for Health Policy, Research, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- The Department of Alcohol Addiction and Internet Addiction, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Lin Ge, Department of Alcohol Addiction and Internet Addiction, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province (The Second People’s Hospital of Hunan Province), Changsha, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Kusuma CF, Aristawidya L, Susanti CP, Kautsar AP. A review of the effectiveness of telemedicine in glycemic control in diabetes mellitus patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e32028. [PMID: 36482628 PMCID: PMC9726301 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of telemedicine as an intervention for patients with diabetes mellitus, considering blood glucose levels as the primary outcome. A comprehensive literature search was performed using the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and EBSCO databases. This narrative review covered randomized controlled trials published in English. The process of selecting studies adhered to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines. Nine studies were selected, and their data were analyzed and summarized. Five of the nine reviewed studies found that telemedicine counseling was effective in decreasing glycated hemoglobin A (HbA1c) levels in the blood. Due to methodological limitations, one study could not report HbA1c results, and two studies reported that telemedicine counseling did not lead to any significant changes in HbA1c levels. One study found that while HbA1c levels did not show a marked decrease, patients' treatment adherence and quality of life improved when telemedicine was combined with health counseling. Moreover, six studies found that telemedicine counseling was more effective than traditional counseling regarding secondary outcomes. The overall findings of this review suggest that telemedicine counseling is more effective than conventional counseling in achieving decreased blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus while increasing their treatment adherence and improving their quality of life.
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- Clara Fernanda Kusuma
- Undergraduate of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
- Center of Excellence in Higher Education for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
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- Undergraduate of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
- Center of Excellence in Higher Education for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
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- Undergraduate of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
- Center of Excellence in Higher Education for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
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- Center of Excellence in Higher Education for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Technology of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia
- Unit of Global Health, Department of Health Sciences, University of Groningen (RUG)/University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Groningen, The Netherlands
- * Correspondence: Angga Prawira Kautsar, Center of Excellence in Higher Education for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java 45363, Indonesia (e-mail: )
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Cantor AG, Jungbauer RM, Totten AM, Tilden EL, Holmes R, Ahmed A, Wagner J, Hermesch AC, McDonagh MS. Telehealth Strategies for the Delivery of Maternal Health Care : A Rapid Review. Ann Intern Med 2022; 175:1285-1297. [PMID: 35878405 DOI: 10.7326/m22-0737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Telehealth strategies to supplement or replace in-person maternity care may affect maternal health outcomes. PURPOSE To conduct a rapid review of the effectiveness and harms of telehealth strategies for maternal health care given the recent expansion of telehealth arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to produce an evidence map. DATA SOURCES Systematic searches of MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Embase, and Scopus for English-language studies (January 2015 to April 2022). STUDY SELECTION Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies of maternal care telehealth strategies versus usual care. DATA EXTRACTION Dual data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment of studies, with disagreements resolved through consensus. DATA SYNTHESIS 28 RCTs and 14 observational studies (n = 44 894) were included. Maternal telehealth interventions supplemented in-person care for most studies of mental health and diabetes during pregnancy, primarily resulting in similar, and sometimes better, clinical and patient-reported outcomes versus usual care. Supplementing in-person mental health care with phone- or web-based platforms or mobile applications resulted in similar or better mental health outcomes versus in-person care. A reduced-visit prenatal care schedule using telehealth to replace in-person general maternity care for low-risk pregnancies resulted in similar clinical outcomes and higher patient satisfaction versus usual care. Overall, telehealth strategies were heterogeneous and resulted in similar obstetric and patient satisfaction outcomes. Few studies addressed disparities, health equity, or harms. LIMITATIONS Interventions varied, and evidence was inadequate for some clinical outcomes. CONCLUSION Replacing or supplementing in-person maternal care with telehealth generally results in similar, and sometimes better, clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction compared with in-person care. The effect on access to care, health equity, and harms is unclear. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. (PROSPERO: CRD42021276347).
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- Amy G Cantor
- Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Family Medicine, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (A.G.C.)
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- Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (R.M.J., A.M.T., R.H., A.A., J.W., M.M.)
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- Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (R.M.J., A.M.T., R.H., A.A., J.W., M.M.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (E.L.T.)
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- Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (R.M.J., A.M.T., R.H., A.A., J.W., M.M.)
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- Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (R.M.J., A.M.T., R.H., A.A., J.W., M.M.)
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- Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (R.M.J., A.M.T., R.H., A.A., J.W., M.M.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (A.C.H.)
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- Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon (R.M.J., A.M.T., R.H., A.A., J.W., M.M.)
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Guo P, Jin Y, Xiang Z, Chen DD, Xu P, Wang X, Zhang W, Mao M, Zheng Q, Feng S. Web-based interventions for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061151. [PMID: 35768118 PMCID: PMC9244690 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most prevalent diseases during pregnancy, which is closely associated with many short-term and long-term maternal and neonatal complications and can incur heavy financial burden on both families and society. Web-based interventions have been used to manage GDM because of the advantages of high accessibility and flexibility, but their effectiveness has remained inconclusive. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to comprehensively investigate the multidimensional effectiveness of web-based interventions for pregnant women with GDM, thereby aiding implementation decisions in clinical settings. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This systematic review protocol strictly adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines. Six electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, CINAHL and PsycINFO) will be comprehensively searched from their inception to 26 January 2022 to identify randomised controlled trials and controlled clinical trials regarding the efficacy of web-based interventions for pregnant women with GDM on glycaemic control, behavioural outcomes, cognitive and attitudinal outcomes, mental health, maternal and neonatal clinical outcomes, and medical service utilisation and costs. Two reviewers will independently conduct the study selection, data extraction and quality assessment. The methodological quality of included studies will be assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project assessment tool. The overall meta-analyses for each of the interested outcomes will be performed if the outcome data are sufficient and provides similar effect measures, as well as subgroup analyses for glycaemic control indicators based on the different types of intervention format, interactivity and technology. We will conduct a qualitative synthesis for studies that cannot be quantitatively synthesised. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval is not required for this review as no human participants will be involved. The results will be disseminated via a peer-reviewed journal or an academic conference. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022296625.
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- Pingping Guo
- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Smyth S, Curtin E, Tully E, Molphy Z, Breathnach F. Smartphone applications for surveillance of Gestational Diabetes: A Scoping Review (Preprint). JMIR Diabetes 2022; 7:e38910. [DOI: 10.2196/38910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Digital health interventions for gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. PLOS DIGITAL HEALTH 2022; 1:e0000015. [PMID: 36812531 PMCID: PMC9931335 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Good blood glucose control is important to reduce the risk of adverse effects on mothers and their offspring in women with gestational diabetes (GDM). This review examined the impact of using digital health interventions on reported glycaemic control among pregnant women with GDM and its impact on maternal and foetal outcomes. Seven databases were searched from database inception to October 31st, 2021 for randomised controlled trials that examined digital health interventions to provide services remotely for women with GDM. Two authors independently screened and assessed the studies for eligibility for inclusion. Risk of bias was independently assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool. Studies were pooled using random effects model and presented as risk ratio or mean difference with 95% confidence intervals. Quality of evidence was assessed using GRADE framework. Twenty-eight randomised controlled trials that examined digital health interventions in 3,228 pregnant women with GDM were included. Moderate certainty of evidence showed that digital health interventions improved glycaemic control among pregnant women, with lower fasting plasma glucose (mean difference -0.33 mmol/L; 95% CI: -0.59 to -0.07), 2-hour post-prandial glucose (-0.49 mmol/L; -0.83 to -0.15) and HbA1c (-0.36%; -0.65 to -0.07). Among those randomised to digital health interventions, there was a lower need for caesarean delivery (Relative risk: 0.81; 0.69 to 0.95; high certainty) and foetal macrosomia (0.67; 0.48 to 0.95; high certainty). Other maternal and foetal outcomes were not significantly different between both groups. Moderate to high certainty evidence support the use of digital health interventions, as these appear to improve glycaemic control and reduce the need for caesarean delivery. However, more robust evidence is needed before it can be offered as a choice to supplement or replace clinic follow up. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO: CRD42016043009.
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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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Wong YJ, Ng KY, Lee SWH. Digital health use in latent tuberculosis infection care: A systematic review. Int J Med Inform 2022; 159:104687. [PMID: 35007924 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE With one-quarter of the world's population estimated to have latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), it is important that the drop-outs from the LTBI cascade of care are minimized. Digital health technology could play an important role in case detection and treatment adherence. This study aims to evaluate the use and impact of digital health technology in LTBI care. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted on six electronic databases from database inception until May 31st 2021. Studies that reported on the clinical use or economic analysis of digital health technology for LTBI care were included. Two investigators independently evaluated, extracted relevant studies, and assessed the risk of bias of using the Cochrane tools. The studies were synthesized qualitatively. RESULTS Fifteen articles describing 14 studies were included. Voice and/or textual reminders and synchronous video call to improve LTBI treatment adherence were the most commonly examined digital health interventions. Other interventions examined the use of mobile phones to improve the number of patients who returned for tuberculin skin test follow-up measurement (screening retention) and eLearning videos to enhance health literacy in LTBI care. The economic analysis supported the use of textual reminders in LTBI treatment as a cost-effective option for widescale implantation. CONCLUSIONS Despite limited evidence on the effects of digital health technologies in LTBI, available studies suggest they are at least equivalent to current practice. This means digital health can potentially supplement current practice, to constantly monitor and engage with people undergoing LTBI screening or treatment, as an initiative to ensure the provision of continuous and optimal care to all LTBI-affected individuals.
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- Yen Jun Wong
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia; Asian Centre for Evidence Synthesis in Population, Implementation and Clinical Outcomes (PICO), Health and Well-being Cluster, Global Asia in the 21st Century (GA21) Platform, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia; Gerontechnology Laboratory, Global Asia in the 21st Century (GA21) Platform, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia; School of Pharmacy, Taylor's University Lakeside Campus, Jalan Taylors, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia; Center for Global Health, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA.
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Park JI, Lee HY, Kim H, Lee J, Shinn J, Kim HS. Lack of Acceptance of Digital Healthcare in the Medical Market: Addressing Old Problems Raised by Various Clinical Professionals and Developing Possible Solutions. J Korean Med Sci 2021; 36:e253. [PMID: 34581521 PMCID: PMC8476935 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Various digital healthcare devices and apps, such as blood glucose meters, blood pressure monitors, and step-trackers are commonly used by patients; however, digital healthcare devices have not been widely accepted in the medical market as of yet. Despite the various legal and privacy issues involved in their use, the main reason for its poor acceptance is that users do not use such devices voluntarily and continuously. Digital healthcare devices generally do not provide valuable information to users except for tracking self-checked glucose or walking. To increase the use of these devices, users must first understand the health data produced in the context of their personal health, and the devices must be easy to use and integrated into everyday life. Thus, users need to know how to manage their own data. Medical staff must teach and encourage users to analyze and manage their patient-generated healthcare data, and users should be able to find medical values from these digital devices. Eventually, a single customized service that can comprehensively analyze various medical data to provide valuable customized services to users, and which can be linked to various heterogeneous digital healthcare devices based on the integration of various health data should be developed. Digital healthcare professionals should have detailed knowledge about a variety of digital healthcare devices and fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of digital healthcare to help patients understand and embrace the use of such devices.
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- Division of Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Life & Health Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan, Korea
- The Research Institute for Basic Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan, Korea
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- Department of Medical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Huang F, Zhang S, Tian Y, Li L, Li Y, Chen X, Sun X, Fan Y, Ma W, Liu C, Gao L, Xue X, Ma L. Effect of mobile health based peripartum management of gestational diabetes mellitus on postpartum diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 175:108775. [PMID: 33771645 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.108775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the effects of mobile health based peripartum management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on postpartum diabetes and factors associated with postpartum diabetes. METHODS Women with GDM (n = 309) were randomly assigned to receive standard management (SM) or mobile management (MM). 75-g OGTT was performed at 6 weeks postpartum. RESULTS The incidence of postpartum T2DM in the MM group was much higher than that in SM group (12.36% vs. 3.88%, P = 0.0291). The fasting, 1-h and 2 h OGTT at 24-28 weeks of gestation of T2DM women were higher than those women without T2DM (fasting, 6.08 vs. 4.90, P = 0.0052; 1-h, 13.20 vs. 10.00, P < 0.0001; 11.96 vs. 8.83, P = 0.0026) in MM group. The 1-h and 2 h OGTT at 24-28 weeks of gestation of T2DM women were higher than those women without T2DM (11.54 vs. 9.78, P = 0.0484; 10.68 vs. 8.68, P = 0.0108) in SM group. Higher OGTT values at 24-28 weeks of gestation were risk factors of postpartum T2DM. CONCLUSIONS Higher OGTT values at 24-28 weeks of gestation were risk factors to develop postpartum T2DM. Mobile health based peripartum management of GDM increased the risk of postpartum diabetes among women with GDM for lacking of postpartum management. Further studies of mobile health based postpartum management of GDM are needed. ClinicalTrials.gov registration number NCT03748576.
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- Feiling Huang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Beijing 100730, China
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- Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province 450007, China
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- Shenyang Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110000, China
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- QuanZhou Women's and Children's Hospital, Quanzhou, Fujian Province 362000, China
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- Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110000, China
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- Xiamen Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Xiamen, Fujian Province 361003, China
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- Shunyi Women's & Children's Hospital of Beijing Children's Hospital, Beijing 101300, China
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- Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250001, China
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- Fuyang People's Hospital, Fuyang, Anhui Province 236004, China
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- Beijing Pinggu Hospital, Beijing 101200, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Beijing 100730, China.
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Ke JXC, George RB, Wozney L, Munro A. Perioperative mobile application for mothers undergoing Cesarean delivery: a prospective cohort study on patient engagement. Can J Anaesth 2021; 68:505-513. [PMID: 33420678 PMCID: PMC7794079 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-020-01907-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose Giving birth is the most common reason for hospital admission, with Cesarean delivery being the most frequently performed inpatient surgery. Through a needs assessment and iterative design process involving patients and obstetric anesthesiologists, we previously developed a mobile application, C-Care, for patients undergoing Cesarean delivery. The focus of C-Care is perioperative education and self-monitoring of potential anesthetic complications. This study aimed to obtain feedback on patient engagement with C-Care. Method We conducted a prospective cohort study of patients ≥ 18 yr (n = 36) undergoing elective Cesarean delivery. Anonymous usage data were recorded for 30 days. On postoperative days 1–5, participants received daily self-monitoring questionnaires within C-Care. Fourteen days after surgery, participants received an online survey regarding satisfaction and use of C-Care. Results Thirty-five out of 36 participants visited the application after orientation, with a median [interquartile range (IQR)] age of 32 [31–36] yr. Each participant visited the application a median of 15 [9–31] times over 30 days and completed a median of 3 [2–4] out of five self-monitoring questionnaires. Each participant viewed a median of 4 [2–7] out of eight education topics, with the most viewed patient education topics being “Controlling Pain” and “The First Few Days”. Visits to the application were highest in the first week postpartum. Of the 18 respondents who completed the day 14 survey, 83% (n = 15) participants would recommend C-Care to other women, and the median participant satisfaction score was 7.5 out of 10 (range, 2–10). Conclusion Most participants used this mobile application for patient education and self-monitoring after elective Cesarean delivery. Insights into patient engagement with C-Care after Cesarean delivery could help design more effective perioperative mobile telehealth programs. Trial registration www.ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03746678); registered 5 November 2018. Supplementary Information The online version of this article (10.1007/s12630-020-01907-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Janny Xue Chen Ke
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management, and Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management, and Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Lee DY, Yoo SH, Min KP, Park CY. Effect of Voluntary Participation on Mobile Health Care in Diabetes Management: Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e19153. [PMID: 32945775 PMCID: PMC7532462 DOI: 10.2196/19153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background The role of mobile health care (mHealth) in glycemic control has been investigated, but its impact on self-management skills and its psychological aspects have not been studied. Objective We evaluated the efficacy of mHealth-based diabetes self-management education and the effect of voluntary participation on its effects. Methods This study was a randomized controlled open-label trial conducted for 6 months at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital. Participants in the control group (n=31) maintained their previous diabetes management strategies. Participants in the intervention group (n=41) additionally received mHealth-based diabetes self-management education through a mobile app and regular individualized feedback from health care professionals. The primary outcome was change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level over 6 months between the 2 groups (intervention versus control) and within each group (at 6 months versus baseline). The secondary outcomes were changes in body mass index, blood pressure, lipid profile, and questionnaire scores (the Korean version of the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire, an Audit of Diabetes Dependent Quality of Life, the Appraisal of Diabetes Scale, and Problem Areas in Diabetes) over 6 months between groups and within each group. Results A total of 66 participants completed this study. HbA1c (P=.04), total cholesterol level (P=.04), and Problem Areas in Diabetes scores (P=.02) significantly decreased; total diet (P=.03) and self-monitoring of blood glucose level scores (P=.01), based on the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire, markedly increased within the intervention group. These significant changes were observed in self-motivated participants who were recruited voluntarily via advertisements. Conclusions mHealth-based diabetes self-management education was effective at improving glycemic control and diabetes self-management skills and lowering diabetes-related distress in voluntary participants. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03468283; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03468283
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- Da Young Lee
- Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,National Health Insurance Service, Wonju-Si, Republic of Korea
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- Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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