Telemedicine in the treatment of gestational diabetes: An observational cohort study on pregnancy outcomes and maternal satisfaction.
diabetes
eHealth
gestational diabetes
pregnancy-induced
telehealth
Journal
Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association
ISSN: 1464-5491
Titre abrégé: Diabet Med
Pays: England
ID NLM: 8500858
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
29 Aug 2023
29 Aug 2023
Historique:
revised:
08
08
2023
received:
23
11
2022
accepted:
09
08
2023
pubmed:
30
8
2023
medline:
30
8
2023
entrez:
29
8
2023
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Gestational diabetes treatment requires several outpatient consultations from diagnosis until delivery in order to prevent hyperglycaemia, which is associated with maternal and fetal complications. There is limited evidence in the literature about telemedicine superiority in improving pregnancy outcomes for women with gestational diabetes. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate maternal and fetal outcomes, while the secondary aim was to estimate the degree of satisfaction with gestational diabetes treatment, comparing telemedicine versus outpatient care. This observational cohort study involved 60 consecutive women with gestational diabetes treated at the Diabetology Unit of Ferrara: 27 were followed up through a weekly remote control method (telemedicine group) and 33 in ambulatory clinics every 2 or 3 weeks (conventional group). After giving birth, 56 women responded to the modified Oxford Maternity Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire to assess their satisfaction with diabetes care. No statistically significant differences were found in most of the maternal and neonatal parameters evaluated in both groups. The questionnaire scores were positive in all areas investigated. Telemedicine follow-up made women feel more controlled (p = 0.045) and fit better with their lifestyle (p = 0.005). It also emerged that almost all women treated with telemedicine would recommend this method to a relative or a friend. Telemedicine follow-up proved to be safe both in terms of metabolic control and pregnancy outcomes; furthermore, it significantly decreased the need for outpatient consultations and increased women's satisfaction. Studying the impact of telemedicine is also necessary, considering the current difficulties associated with the Sars-COV-2 pandemic.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
e15201Informations de copyright
© 2023 The Authors. Diabetic Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Diabetes UK.
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