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Impacting diabetes self-management in women with gestational diabetes mellitus using short messaging reminders.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been associated with multiple complications, including increase risk of gestational hypertension, cesarean delivery, macrosomia, stillbirth, and preeclampsia. The purpose of this study was to determine the acceptability of text messaging in women with GDM and further refine intervention materials and study procedures (recruitment, enrollment, intervention, retention, and data collection).
METHODS: Nineteen women diagnosed with GDM completed a baseline demographic questionnaire followed by 4 weeks of daily text messages that included either a direct reminder to test their blood glucose levels and keep up with their treatment plan or an educational message. A postintervention survey was administered to assess the satisfaction with the messaging program.
CONCLUSION: The use of daily text messages in the treatment plan of patients diagnosed with GDM seems to be acceptable shown by an overall satisfaction with the messages and a willingness to use the messages in future pregnancies. Half of the participants also felt that the messages helped them to eat healthier.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This study demonstrated a real opportunity for a low-cost intervention in the management plan of GDM.
METHODS: Nineteen women diagnosed with GDM completed a baseline demographic questionnaire followed by 4 weeks of daily text messages that included either a direct reminder to test their blood glucose levels and keep up with their treatment plan or an educational message. A postintervention survey was administered to assess the satisfaction with the messaging program.
CONCLUSION: The use of daily text messages in the treatment plan of patients diagnosed with GDM seems to be acceptable shown by an overall satisfaction with the messages and a willingness to use the messages in future pregnancies. Half of the participants also felt that the messages helped them to eat healthier.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This study demonstrated a real opportunity for a low-cost intervention in the management plan of GDM.
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