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Castillo-Valdez PF, Rodriguez-Salvador M, Ho YS. Scientific Production Dynamics in mHealth for Diabetes: Scientometric Analysis. JMIR Diabetes 2024; 9:e52196. [PMID: 39172508 DOI: 10.2196/52196] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The widespread use of mobile technologies in health care (mobile health; mHealth) has facilitated disease management, especially for chronic illnesses such as diabetes. mHealth for diabetes is an attractive alternative to reduce costs and overcome geographical and temporal barriers to improve patients' conditions. OBJECTIVE This study aims to reveal the dynamics of scientific publications on mHealth for diabetes to gain insights into who are the most prominent authors, countries, institutions, and journals and what are the most cited documents and current hot spots. METHODS A scientometric analysis based on a competitive technology intelligence methodology was conducted. An innovative 8-step methodology supported by experts was executed considering scientific documents published between 1998 and 2021 in the Science Citation Index Expanded database. Publication language, publication output characteristics, journals, countries and institutions, authors, and most cited and most impactful articles were identified. RESULTS The insights obtained show that a total of 1574 scientific articles were published by 7922 authors from 90 countries, with an average of 15 (SD 38) citations and 6.5 (SD 4.4) authors per article. These documents were published in 491 journals and 92 Web of Science categories. The most productive country was the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and South Korea, and the top 3 most productive institutions came from the United States, whereas the top 3 most cited articles were published in 2016, 2009, and 2017 and the top 3 most impactful articles were published in 2016 and 2017. CONCLUSIONS This approach provides a comprehensive knowledge panorama of research productivity in mHealth for diabetes, identifying new insights and opportunities for research and development and innovation, including collaboration with other entities, new areas of specialization, and human resource development. The findings obtained are useful for decision-making in policy planning, resource allocation, and identification of research opportunities, benefiting researchers, health professionals, and decision makers in their efforts to make significant contributions to the advancement of diabetes science.
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Lin H, Guo S, Zheng Q, Liu X, Hu A, Zeng J, Liu G. Couples' perceptions and experience of smartphone-assisted CenteringPregnancy model in southeast of China: a dyadic analysis of qualitative study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079121. [PMID: 39107027 PMCID: PMC11308902 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are to describe couples' experiences and perceived barriers to participation in the CenteringPregnancy model in southeast of China and to understand whether smartphones could play a potential role in this model. DESIGN This study employed a descriptive phenomenological qualitative study using semistructured dyadic interviews with women and their partners. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and subjected to thematic analysis. SETTING This study was conducted in two pilot prenatal clinics in southern China. PARTICIPANTS A purposive sample of 13 couples who underwent smartphone-assisted CenteringPregnancy were recruited. Data were collected until saturation through semistructured dyadic interviews between December 2022 and March 2023. RESULTS The study yielded four primary themes: (1) motivation for participation, (2) acceptance of CenteringPregnancy, (3) barriers and suggestions and (4) support for smartphone use of CenteringPregnancy. CONCLUSIONS CenteringPregnancy was well received by couples. Couples can access additional medical care and engage in intensive social interactions assisted by smartphones. However, certain objective challenges need to be acknowledged, including inadequate activity space, high demand for knowledge by couples and inflexible time for employed partners. Moreover, the risk that smartphones can lead to false expectations among couples needs to be noted.
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- Huimin Lin
- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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Wang L, Zou L, Yi H, Li T, Zhou R, Yang J, Wang J, Zhang C, Guo H. The implementation of online and offline hybrid weight management approach for pregnant women based on the Fogg behavior model in Hainan, China: a pilot randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:516. [PMID: 39080659 PMCID: PMC11289958 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06699-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed at evaluating the effects of online and offline hybrid weight management approach based on the Fogg behavior model on total gestational weight gain and perinatal outcomes. METHODS Pregnant women in Hainan, the southernmost province of China, were recruited into a randomized controlled trial, which was designed to develop a WeChat platform for pregnancy weight management, and implement individualized and continuous pregnancy weight management services for pregnant women under the guidance of the Fogg behavior model. All pregnant women participating in the study were included in the full analysis set (FAS) for analysis. The pregnant women who completed the intervention and provided all outcome indicators were included in the per protocol set (PPS) for outcome evaluation. RESULTS Fifty-eight pregnant women were included in FAS analysis, and 52 pregnant women were finally included in PPS analysis. There was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) between the two groups at baseline. The gestational weight gain of the intervention group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). In the control group, the rate of appropriate weight gain during pregnancy was 48.26%, the rate of appropriate weight gain during pregnancy was 93.30% in the intervention group, with a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). In the delivery outcomes, the cesarean section rate in the intervention group was significantly lower than that in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and gestational hypertension in the intervention group was lower than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). The neonatal weight and incidence of macrosomia of the intervention group were lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study combined the individualized and continuous pregnancy weight management of the online WeChat platform and offline consultation based on the Fogg behavior model, showing great potential in improving maternal and infant outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered with www.chictr.org.cn/index.aspx , Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200066707, 2022-12-14, retrospectively registered).
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- Linjie Wang
- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China
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- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China
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- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China
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- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China
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- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China
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- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China
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- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China
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- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China.
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- International Nursing School, Hainan Medical University, Longhua District, No.3 Xueyuan Road, Haikou, 571199, Hainan Province, China.
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Yang X, Xiao Y, Zhao Z, Yu S, Liu E, Xiao X, Ning S, Zheng S, Gong Y, Zhou L, Liu W, Lin H, Ji R, Zhang H, Bai J, Yang S. A novel strategy for improving bowel preparation based on social software-enhanced education: A prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024. [PMID: 39004797 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The compliance and timeliness of oral laxatives have always been the key factors restricting bowel preparation (BP). We have constructed a novel enhanced-educational content and process based on social software (SS) for BP to optimize these issues. METHODS A multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled study was conducted at 13 hospitals in China from December 2019 to December 2020. A total of 1774 enrollees received standard instructions for BP and were randomly assigned (1:1) to the SS group (SSG) that received a smartphone-based enhanced-education strategy starting 4 h before colonoscopy or the control group (CG). RESULTS A total of 3034 consecutive outpatient colonoscopy patients were assessed for eligibility, and 1774 were enrolled and randomly assigned. Ultimately, data from 1747 (SSG vs CG: 875 vs 872) enrollees were collected. The BP adequacy rate was 92.22% (95% CI: 90.46-93.98) in the SSG vs 88.05% (95% CI: 85.91-90.18) in the CG (P = 0.005), and the total Boston Bowel Preparation Scale scores (6.89 ± 1.15 vs 6.67 ± 1.15, P < 0.001) of those in the SSG were significantly higher than those in the CG. The average number of polyps detected in the SSG was considerably higher than that in the CG (0.84 ± 2.00 vs 0.53 ± 1.19, P = 0.037), and the average diameter of the polyps was significantly lower than that of the control group (4.0 ± 2.5 vs 4.9 ± 3.7, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This SS-enhanced education strategy can improve the BP adequacy rate and increase the average number of polyps detected, especially those of small diameter.
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- Xin Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shen Yang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qujing City First People's Hospital, Qujing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Knop MR, Nagashima-Hayashi M, Lin R, Saing CH, Ung M, Oy S, Yam ELY, Zahari M, Yi S. Impact of mHealth interventions on maternal, newborn, and child health from conception to 24 months postpartum in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review. BMC Med 2024; 22:196. [PMID: 38750486 PMCID: PMC11095039 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03417-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have been harnessed in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to address the intricate challenges confronting maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH). This review aspires to scrutinize the effectiveness of mHealth interventions on MNCH outcomes during the pivotal first 1000 days of life, encompassing the period from conception through pregnancy, childbirth, and post-delivery, up to the age of 2 years. METHODS A comprehensive search was systematically conducted in May 2022 across databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health (CINAHL), Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Trip Pro, to unearth peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2022. The inclusion criteria consisted of (i) mHealth interventions directed at MNCH; (ii) study designs, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), RCT variations, quasi-experimental designs, controlled before-and-after studies, or interrupted time series studies); (iii) reports of outcomes pertinent to the first 1000 days concept; and (iv) inclusion of participants from LMICs. Each study was screened for quality in alignment with the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and the Joanne Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools. The included articles were then analyzed and categorized into 12 mHealth functions and outcome domain categories (antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care), followed by forest plot comparisons of effect measures. RESULTS From the initial pool of 7119 articles, we included 131 in this review, comprising 56 RCTs, 38 cluster-RCTs, and 37 quasi-experimental studies. Notably, 62% of these articles exhibited a moderate or high risk of bias. Promisingly, mHealth strategies, such as dispatching text message reminders to women and equipping healthcare providers with digital planning and scheduling tools, exhibited the capacity to augment antenatal clinic attendance and enhance the punctuality of child immunization. However, findings regarding facility-based delivery, child immunization attendance, and infant feeding practices were inconclusive. CONCLUSIONS This review suggests that mHealth interventions can improve antenatal care attendance and child immunization timeliness in LMICs. However, their impact on facility-based delivery and infant feeding practices varies. Nevertheless, the potential of mHealth to enhance MNCH services in resource-limited settings is promising. More context-specific implementation studies with rigorous evaluations are essential.
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- Marianne Ravn Knop
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
- KHANA Center for Population Health Research, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- Public Health Program, College of Education and Health Sciences, Touro University California, Vallejo, CA, USA.
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Boureka E, Tsakiridis I, Kostakis N, Giouleka S, Mamopoulos A, Kalogiannidis I, Athanasiadis A, Dagklis T. Antenatal Care: A Comparative Review of Guidelines. Obstet Gynecol Surv 2024; 79:290-303. [PMID: 38764206 DOI: 10.1097/ogx.0000000000001261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Importance Antenatal care plays a crucial role in safely monitoring and ensuring the well-being of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy, ultimately leading to the best possible perinatal outcomes. Objective The aim of this study was to review and compare the most recently published guidelines on antenatal care. Evidence Acquisition A descriptive review of guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the Public Health Agency of Canada, the World Health Organization, and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists regarding antenatal care was conducted. Results There is a consensus among the reviewed guidelines regarding the necessary appointments during the antenatal period, the proper timing for induction of labor, the number and frequency of laboratory examinations for the assessment of mother's well-being, and management strategies for common physiological problems during pregnancy, such as nausea and vomiting, heartburn, pelvic pain, leg cramps, and symptomatic vaginal discharge. In addition, special consideration should be given for mental health issues and timely referral to a specialist, reassurance of complete maternal vaccination, counseling for safe use of medical agents, and advice for cessation of substance, alcohol, and tobacco use during pregnancy. Controversy surrounds clinical evaluation during the antenatal period, particularly when it comes to the routine use of an oral glucose tolerance test and symphysis-fundal height measurement for assessing fetal growth, whereas routine cardiotocography and fetal movement counting are suggested practices only by Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Of note, recommendations on nutritional interventions and supplementation are offered only by Public Health Agency of Canada and World Health Organization, with some minor discrepancies in the optimal dosage. Conclusions Antenatal care remains a critical factor in achieving positive outcomes, but there are variations depending on the socioeconomic status of each country. Therefore, the establishment of consistent international protocols for optimal antenatal care is of utmost importance. This can help provide safe guidance for healthcare providers and, consequently, improve both maternal and fetal outcomes.
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- Associate Professor, Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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da Silva LBG, Zajdenverg L, Keating E, Silvestre MPS, dos Santos BMB, Saunders C. Effect of Prenatal Care on Perinatal Outcomes of Pregnant Women with Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review. THE YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2024; 97:49-65. [PMID: 38559460 PMCID: PMC10964819 DOI: 10.59249/wpty4075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Objective: to evaluate the effect of prenatal care (PC) on perinatal outcomes of pregnant women with diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods: systematic review developed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines and conducted through the population, intervention, control, and outcomes (PICO) strategy. Clinical trials and observational studies were selected, with adult pregnant women, single-fetus pregnancy, diagnosis of DM, or gestational DM and who had received PC and/or nutritional therapy (NT). The search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, and BIREME databases. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the tools of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute-National Institutes of Health (NHLBI-NIH). Results: We identified 5972 records, of which 15 (n=47 420 pregnant women) met the eligibility criteria. The most recurrent outcomes were glycemic control (14 studies; n=9096 participants), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (2; n=39 282), prematurity (6; n=40 163), large for gestational age newborns (4; n=1556), fetal macrosomia (birth weight >4kg) (6; n=2980) and intensive care unit admission (4; n=2022). Conclusions: The findings suggest that PC interferes with the perinatal outcome, being able to reduce the risks of complications associated with this comorbidity through early intervention, especially when the NT is an integral part of this assistance.
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- Letícia B. G. da Silva
- Josué de Castro Institute of Nutrition, Federal
University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine of
Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Multidisciplinary Residency Program at the Federal
University of Rio de Janeiro Maternity School, Rio de Janiero, RJ, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Institute of Nutrition, Federal
University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Iacoban SR, Artyomenko V, Piron-Dumitrascu M, Suciu ID, Pavelescu LA, Suciu N. Designing the future of prenatal care: an algorithm for a telemedicine-enhanced team-based care model. J Med Life 2024; 17:50-56. [PMID: 38737663 PMCID: PMC11080513 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2024-0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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This study provides a conceptual exploration of an innovative telemedicine-enhanced team-based care (TETC) model, tailored to prenatal care, integrating a multidisciplinary team approach with advanced telemedicine technologies. The algorithm developed for TETC aims to optimize communication and coordination among healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, midwives, nutritionists, and mental health experts. This cohesive team structure ensures a comprehensive care plan encompassing all facets of maternal and fetal health. Leveraging telemedicine tools like video conferencing and digital health records, the model supports remote consultations and coordinated care, proving particularly advantageous during pandemics or in regions with limited healthcare access. Central to the TETC model is patient-centered care, focusing on personalized care plans attuned to the individual needs, health status, and socioeconomic backgrounds of pregnant women. This approach not only enhances accessibility and convenience by diminishing the necessity for physical consultations but also ensures continuity of care throughout pregnancy. This continuity is crucial for consistent health parameter tracking and early risk identification. The paper discusses the model's design, operational workflow, and ethical and legal considerations, providing implementation guidelines and potential applications. The TETC model, rooted in current technological capabilities and healthcare frameworks, underscores the need for close collaboration with healthcare professionals to adhere to medical standards and address real-world requirements effectively.
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- Simona Raluca Iacoban
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Polizu Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Polizu Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Polizu Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Polizu Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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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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Laurie JG, Wilkinson SA, Mcintyre HD, Snoswell C. Gestational diabetes mellitus care re-imagined - A cost-minimisation analysis: Cost savings from a tertiary hospital, using a novel, digital-based gestational diabetes management model. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2023; 63:709-713. [PMID: 37144760 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13695] [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: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a pregnancy has a significant impact on health service resources and represents a substantial financial and time impost on women. AIM To describe a cost-minimisation analysis conducted following the demonstration of clinically equivalent care of women using a novel, digital model for GDM management, compared with conventional care. MATERIALS AND METHODS A pre-implementation model of care was compared with the post-implementation model of care which included systematic development and delivery of education videos, use of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 'M♡THer' smart phone app/portal and a dramatically reduced schedule of visits. The Mater Mothers' Hospital Brisbane cares for approximately 1200 women with GDM per annum, on which the cost estimates were based. Service costs were estimated using the resource method, where resource volumes and costs were gathered from experts within the health service. Patient costs were estimated using results from a short survey completed by a cohort of the study population. RESULTS Health service costs showed a modest saving of AU$17 441.78 (US$12 158.92) in the intervention group over a 12-month period. Cost savings for the woman were estimated at $566.56 (US$394.96) per patient after accounting for lost wages, childcare expenses, and travel expenses avoided. This reduction led to an overall saving of $679 872 (US$473 948.82) for the cohort of 1200 women, primarily due to the reduction in face-to-face visits. CONCLUSION Re-imagining GDM patient care by introducing a novel, digital-based GDM model of care has substantial positive cost implications for patients.
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- Josephine G Laurie
- Department of Obstetric Medicine, Mater Health Services, Mater Hospital Brisbane, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Science, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Obstetric Medicine, Mater Health Services, Mater Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Pharmacy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Li M, Chen Y, Hu X, Wang S. The preferences for the telemedicine and standard health care services from the perspective of the patients with schizophrenia. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:361. [PMID: 37226168 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04885-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With the rapid development of telemedicine, has enabled new and various ways to deliver health care services for patients with schizophrenia. However, it is not clear that the newly emerged is better than the standard or not from the perspective of patients with schizophrenia. This study aims to explore their preferences between telemedicine and standard health care services and their associated factors. METHODS The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Ningan hospital's inpatient department in Yinchuan, and collected socio-demographic and clinical information, the preferences regarding telemedicine (WeChat, telephone, and Email), and the standard health care services (community health center and home visit). The socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the five-health care service delivery ways were assessed by descriptive analysis, and the associated impact factors of preferences of patients with schizophrenia were analyzed by multiple logistic regression. RESULTS Among the 300 participants, most of them chose WeChat (46.3%), some of them tended to telephone (35.4%) and community health center (11.3%), and a few of them accepted home visits (4.7%), and Email (2.3%). There are so many associated factors that affected the patients with schizophrenia to choose their favorite health care services, of which age, gender, employment, residence, and duration of illness were the independent impact factors. CONCLUSIONS The cross-sectional study surveyed the preferences between telemedicine and standard health care services in patients with schizophrenia's opinion, disclosed independent impact factors, as well as compared the advantage and disadvantages of these. According to our findings, the best health care services should be based on the preferences of the patients with schizophrenia and adapt to realistic conditions. This provides valuable evidence to improve the health care situation, facilitate the continuity of health care services, and achieve holistic rehabilitative outcomes for the patients with schizophrenia.
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- Min Li
- College of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Ningan mental health center, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The 958th Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Chongqing, China.
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Haron Z, Sutan R, Zakaria R, Abdullah Mahdy Z. Self-care educational guide for mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review on identifying self-care domains, approaches, and their effectiveness. BELITUNG NURSING JOURNAL 2023; 9:6-16. [PMID: 37469635 PMCID: PMC10353652 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2396] [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: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Background Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a common form of poor carbohydrate intolerance, prevalent among pregnant women and associated with unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. Given the dearth of information on self-empowerment among mothers with GDM, a self-care health education package needs to be developed to prevent related complications. Objective This review aimed to identify self-care approaches, domains, and their effectiveness for a proper self-care educational guide package for women with GDM. Design A systematic review using electronic literature databases published between January 2016 and December 2022 was conducted. Data Sources Web of Science, Scopus, and Ovid databases were used. Review Methods This review utilized the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcomes) framework to screen the retrieved articles for eligibility in which mothers with GDM, educational materials, standard practice or intervention, and effectiveness were considered the PICO, respectively. The CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model served as a framework for adopting the education development model. Mixed methods appraisal tool was used for quality assessment. Data extraction and synthesis without meta-analysis were presented as evidence tables. Results A total of 19 articles on GDM were included in the final analysis (16 Intervention studies, two qualitative studies, and one mixed-methods study). Four broad domains emerged from the analysis: 1) information or knowledge of GDM, 2) monitoring of blood glucose levels, 3) practice of healthy lifestyles, and 4) other non-specific activities. The majority of the articles employed a face-to-face approach in executing the educational group sessions, and most studies disclosed their positive effects on GDM management. Other methods of evaluating intervention effectiveness were described as improved self-care behavior, increased satisfaction score, enhanced self-efficacy, good glucose control, and better pregnancy outcome. Conclusion Knowledge or information about GDM, healthy diet, and exercise or physical activity was found to be the most applied domains of intervention. Framework domains based on the present review can be used in the future development of any interventional program for GDM women in enhancing health information reaching the targeted group in promoting self-efficacy. PROSPERO registration number CRD42021229610.
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- Zarina Haron
- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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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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Igwesi-Chidobe CN, Okechi PC, Emmanuel GN, Ozumba BC. Community-based non-pharmacological interventions for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:482. [PMID: 36447189 PMCID: PMC9710028 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-02038-9] [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: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-pharmacological interventions are the first line of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) management. Community-based interventions are cheaper, more accessible, with higher patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVES To systematically review community-based non-pharmacological interventions and evaluate their effectiveness for GDM. SEARCH STRATEGY Twelve bibliographic databases and reference list of related studies from inception until January 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA All primary studies of community-based non-pharmacological interventions for GDM reported in English which investigated any behavioural or clinical outcome(s). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Data were extracted using modified Cochrane's data extraction template. Studies were evaluated using Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool. Narrative synthesis was used to summarise findings. This study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021257634). MAIN RESULTS Twenty-seven studies involving 6,242 pregnant women with GDM investigated self-management programmes, medical nutrition/diet therapy, exercise/physical activity, combined diet and exercise, calcium plus vitamin D supplementation, and continuous glucose monitoring. Self-management programmes were more effective than routine care in improving self-efficacy, two-hour postprandial blood glucose, and lifestyle behaviours but were as effective as routine care in improving infant birth weight. Self-management programmes were superior to or as effective as usual care in improving fasting blood glucose, blood glucose control, glycated haemoglobin, macrosomia, and preterm delivery. Medical nutrition/diet therapy was more effective than usual care in improving postprandial blood glucose levels. Postprandial blood glucose levels were better improved by regular supervised exercise plus daily brisk walks or a daily walking intervention than routine obstetric care or no treatment. The effects of exercise/physical activity programmes were mostly inconsistent for other outcomes. Diet and exercise were superior to diet alone in reducing maternal weight gain although there were similar outcomes for other pregnancy and foetal outcomes. Limited or conflicting evidence was found for other outcomes and interventions including calcium and vitamin D supplementation and continuous glucose monitoring intervention. CONCLUSIONS Community-based non-pharmacological interventions are more effective than placebo; and are more or as effective as usual care. Self-management programmes and medical nutrition/diet therapy had the most promising GDM outcomes. FUNDING There was no funding for this study. The study design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and writing of this manuscript were not influenced externally by any funder.
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- Chinonso Nwamaka Igwesi-Chidobe
- grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nsukka, Nigeria ,grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Global Population Health (GPH) Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nsukka, Nigeria ,grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Global Population Health (GPH) Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nsukka, Nigeria ,grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Global Population Health (GPH) Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- grid.10757.340000 0001 2108 8257Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Birati Y, Yefet E, Perlitz Y, Shehadeh N, Spitzer S. Cultural and Digital Health Literacy Appropriateness of App- and Web-Based Systems Designed for Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Scoping Review. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e37844. [PMID: 36240008 PMCID: PMC9617190 DOI: 10.2196/37844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing dramatically. Mobile technologies to enhance patient self-management offer many advantages for women diagnosed with GDM. However, to our knowledge, although mobile health (mHealth) and telemedicine systems for GDM management exist, evidence on their cultural and digital health literacy appropriateness levels is limited. OBJECTIVE This review aimed to search and assess the literature on mHealth and telemedicine systems designed for women diagnosed with GDM. Our assessment of these technologies focused on their cultural and digital health literacy appropriateness as well as the systems' effectiveness in improving glycemic control and maternal and infant outcomes. METHODS We conducted a scoping review using a framework adapted from Arksey and O'Malley. Four electronic databases were searched for relevant studies: PubMed, MEDLINE (EBSCO), Web of Science, and Scopus. The databases were searched between January 2010 and January 2022. The inclusion criteria were pregnant women diagnosed with GDM, use of telemedicine for monitoring and management, and vulnerable or disadvantaged patients. We used terms related to mobile apps and telemedicine: GDM, vulnerable populations, periphery, cultural appropriateness, and digital health literacy. Studies were screened and selected independently by 2 authors. We extracted the study data on a Microsoft Excel charting table and categorized them into final themes. The results were categorized according to the cultural and digital health literacy features presented. RESULTS We identified 17 studies that reported on 12 telemedicine and mHealth app interventions. We assessed the studies in three domains: cultural appropriateness, digital health literacy, and maternal and infant outcomes. In the literature, we found that existing digital technologies may improve glycemic control and diabetes self-management. However, there is a lack of assessment of cultural and digital health literacy appropriateness for pregnant women diagnosed with GDM. Considerations in app design regarding cultural appropriateness were found in only 12% (2/17) of the studies, and only 25% (3/12) of the interventions scored ≥3 out of 5 in our assessment of digital health literacy. CONCLUSIONS mHealth and telemedicine can be an effective platform to improve the clinical management of women with GDM. Although studies published on the use of mHealth and telemedicine systems exist, there is a limited body of knowledge on the digital health literacy and cultural appropriateness of the systems designed for women diagnosed with GDM. In addition, as our study was restricted to the English language, relevant studies may have been excluded. Further research is needed to evaluate, design, and implement better tailored apps regarding cultural and digital literacy appropriateness for enhancing pregnant women's self-management as well as the effectiveness of these apps in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
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- Yosefa Birati
- The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baruch Padeh Medical Center Poriya, Tiberias, Israel
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- The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baruch Padeh Medical Center Poriya, Tiberias, Israel
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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Helm MM, Izuora K, Basu A. Nutrition-Education-Based Interventions in Gestational Diabetes: A Scoping Review of Clinical Trials. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191912926. [PMID: 36232232 PMCID: PMC9564999 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Cases of diabetes mellitus have seen a global increase in prevalence, but there are inherent differences in the pathology and management of different types of diabetes. Type 2 and gestational diabetes have the most similar pathophysiology. For that reason, many similar management strategies exist between type 2 and gestational diabetes, including nutrition-based interventions. Diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy have been advanced as cost-effective interventions to manage hyperglycemia. Many of these interventions, however, were designed for type 2 diabetes and adapted for diabetes in gestation. Nutrition-education-based interventions in gestational diabetes have not been fully elucidated. We scrutinized this gap by conducting a scoping review of recently published peer-reviewed studies that evaluated clinical endpoints in cases of gestational diabetes with nutrition-education-based interventions. The search yielded 621 articles, and the 12 articles included were published between 2012 and 2022. The nutrition information varied across the heterogeneous diabetes self-management education, whereas the medical nutrition therapy studies were more consistent. Our literature search revealed similar outcomes across self-management education and medical nutrition therapy interventions implemented during the third trimester of pregnancies with diabetes. These results suggest that both generalized and personalized approaches to nutrition education in gestational diabetes can manage hyperglycemia and offset its adverse consequences.
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- Macy M. Helm
- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-702-895-4576; Fax: +1-702-895-1500
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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] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [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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Bertini A, Gárate B, Pardo F, Pelicand J, Sobrevia L, Torres R, Chabert S, Salas R. Impact of Remote Monitoring Technologies for Assisting Patients With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:819697. [PMID: 35310000 PMCID: PMC8929763 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.819697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction: In Chile, 1 in 8 pregnant women of middle socioeconomic level has gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and in general, 5–10% of women with GDM develop type 2 diabetes after giving birth. Recently, various technological tools have emerged to assist patients with GDM to meet glycemic goals and facilitate constant glucose monitoring, making these tasks more straightforward and comfortable.Objective: To evaluate the impact of remote monitoring technologies in assisting patients with GDM to achieve glycemic goals, and know the respective advantages and disadvantages when it comes to reducing risk during pregnancy, both for the mother and her child.Methods: A total of 188 articles were obtained with the keywords “gestational diabetes mellitus,” “GDM,” “gestational diabetes,” added to the evaluation levels associated with “glucose level,” “glycemia,” “glycemic index,” “blood sugar,” and the technological proposal to evaluate with “glucometerm” “mobile application,” “mobile applications,” “technological tools,” “telemedicine,” “technovigilance,” “wearable” published during the period 2016–2021, excluding postpartum studies, from three scientific databases: PUBMED, Scopus and Web of Science. These were managed in the Mendeley platform and classified using the PRISMA method.Results: A total of 28 articles were selected after elimination according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The main measurement was glycemia and 4 medical devices were found (glucometer: conventional, with an infrared port, with Bluetooth, Smart type and continuous glucose monitor), which together with digital technology allow specific functions through 2 identified digital platforms (mobile applications and online systems). In four articles, the postprandial glucose was lower in the Tele-GDM groups than in the control group. Benefits such as improved glycemic control, increased satisfaction and acceptability, maternal confidence, decreased gestational weight gain, knowledge of GDM, and other relevant aspects were observed. There were also positive comments regarding the optimization of the medical team’s time.Conclusion: The present review offers the opportunity to know about the respective advantages and disadvantages of remote monitoring technologies when it comes to reducing risk during pregnancy. GDM centered technology may help to evaluate outcomes and tailor personalized solutions to contribute to women’s health. More studies are needed to know the impact on a healthcare system.
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- Ayleen Bertini
- Metabolic Diseases Research Laboratory (MDRL), Interdisciplinary Center for Research in Territorial Health of the Aconcagua Valley (CIISTe Aconcagua), Center for Biomedical Research, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias e Ingeniería para La Salud, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- *Correspondence: Rodrigo Salas, ; Ayleen Bertini,
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Metabolic Diseases Research Laboratory (MDRL), Interdisciplinary Center for Research in Territorial Health of the Aconcagua Valley (CIISTe Aconcagua), Center for Biomedical Research, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- School of Medicine, Campus San Felipe, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Metabolic Diseases Research Laboratory (MDRL), Interdisciplinary Center for Research in Territorial Health of the Aconcagua Valley (CIISTe Aconcagua), Center for Biomedical Research, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- School of Medicine, Campus San Felipe, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Cellular and Molecular Physiology Laboratory (CMPL), Department of Obstetrics, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
- University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR), Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, Australia
- Medical School (Faculty of Medicine), Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Groningen, Netherlands
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Eutra, The Institute for Obesity Research, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña Del Mar, Chile
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Millennium Institute for Intelligent Healthcare Engineering, Valparaíso, Chile
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en INGeniería en Salud—CINGS, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Millennium Institute for Intelligent Healthcare Engineering, Valparaíso, Chile
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en INGeniería en Salud—CINGS, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- *Correspondence: Rodrigo Salas, ; Ayleen Bertini,
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Poulter SE, Meloncelli N, Mack M. Use of a smartphone-based, interactive blood glucose management system in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A pilot study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2022; 185:109224. [PMID: 35122904 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2022.109224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIMS To determine patient satisfaction, impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes and resource utilisation of a smartphone-based, remote blood glucose level (BGL) monitoring platform with software surveillance inwomen with gestational diabetes (GDM) compared with historical controls. METHODS This intervention study prospectively enrolled 98 women with GDM to the NET-Health smartphone-based application and compared them to 94 historical controls. The application allows automatic, real-time BGL upload to a central server for software monitoring, with automatic alerts generated for out-of-range results. Data recorded included demographics, outcomes and occasions of service (OOS). A validated satisfaction questionnaire was completed post-delivery. RESULTS The groups had comparable baseline characteristics and no significant difference in maternal and neonatal outcomes. The NET-Health application intervention reduced resource utilisation, with 1.9 fewer OOS and 37 min less clinician time - equivalent to AUD$68 saved per woman (based on clinician time only) or AUD$23 after taking into account the cost of the application. Patient satisfaction was high. CONCLUSIONS Use of this smartphone-based application with software surveillance in women with GDM has high patient satisfaction and no differences in maternal or neonatal outcomes despite reduced resource utilisation. It is the first to demonstrate a financial benefit. Larger studies are needed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sophie E Poulter
- Endocrinology, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 6 Doherty St, Birtinya, Australia.
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Allied Health, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 6 Doherty St, Birtinya, Australia
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- Endocrinology, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 6 Doherty St, Birtinya, Australia
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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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