Abstract
Background
It is crucial to provide quality care to women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), as it is one of the most common pregnancy complications. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the factors hindering the quality of GDM care.
The aim of this review is to present the opinions and experiences of women who have been treated for gestational diabetes regarding the quality of care they received.
Methods
The systematic review included all studies focusing on women’s opinions and experiences during treatment for GDM. The sample included qualitative studies that employed interviews and focus groups used as data collection methods. Information sources included databases such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, CINHAL, and ASSIA. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) was used
to assess the studies for risk bias. The data was synthesized using a narrative approach.
Results
Seven studies met the eligibility criteria. The themes identified included limited access to healthcare services, lack of patient-centered care, lack of professional and materials resources for GDM and patients’ limited financial resources.
Conclusion
Women with GDM face common challenges when seeking healthcare services, including limited access to healthcare services, lack of patient-centered care, unavailability of GDM resources, and patients’ inadequate financial resources.
It is crucial to provide quality care to women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), as it is one of the most common pregnancy complications. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the factors hindering the quality of GDM care.
The aim of this review is to present the opinions and experiences of women who have been treated for gestational diabetes regarding the quality of care they received.
Methods
The systematic review included all studies focusing on women’s opinions and experiences during treatment for GDM. The sample included qualitative studies that employed interviews and focus groups used as data collection methods. Information sources included databases such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, CINHAL, and ASSIA. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) was used
to assess the studies for risk bias. The data was synthesized using a narrative approach.
Results
Seven studies met the eligibility criteria. The themes identified included limited access to healthcare services, lack of patient-centered care, lack of professional and materials resources for GDM and patients’ limited financial resources.
Conclusion
Women with GDM face common challenges when seeking healthcare services, including limited access to healthcare services, lack of patient-centered care, unavailability of GDM resources, and patients’ inadequate financial resources.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 22 Nov 2023 |
Keywords
- Gestational diabetes, patient experience, systematic review, qualitative, quality, patient-centred, access, equity