Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Telemedicine in the treatment of gestational diabetes: An observational cohort study on pregnancy outcomes and maternal satisfaction
Authors' conclusion
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.
Study context
- Population
- Women with GDM treated at the Diabetology Unit of Ferrara
- Participants
- 60 women
- Exposure
- Telemedicine vs outpatient care
- Telemedicinen = 27
- Conventionaln = 33reference
- Outcome
- Maternal and fetal outcomes
Methodological detailsconsecutive women
- Consecutive women
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Maternal and neonatal parameters
- No statistically significant differences in most maternal and neonatal parameters between groups
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | P value |
|---|---|
| Satisfaction with GDM treatment (modified Oxford Maternity Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire) · after giving birthTelemedicine vs Conventional · women felt more controlled with telemedicine | P = 0.045 |
| Satisfaction with GDM treatment (modified Oxford Maternity Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire) · after giving birthTelemedicine vs Conventional · fit better with lifestyle with telemedicine | P = 0.005 |
- Satisfaction with GDM treatment (modified Oxford Maternity Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire): 56 women responded
Satisfaction with GDM treatment (modified Oxford Maternity Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire) · after giving birth
- Questionnaire scores positive in all areas investigated
- Almost all women treated with telemedicine would recommend it to a relative or friend
Original publication
Telemedicine in the treatment of gestational diabetes: An observational cohort study on pregnancy outcomes and maternal satisfaction. Diabet Med. Published 11 September 2023. doi:10.
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