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Quality of life in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review
- Source :
- Journal of Diabetes Research, Journal of Diabetes Research, Vol 2017 (2017)
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background and Objective. Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) could significantly increase the likelihood of health problems concerning both potential risks for the mother, fetus, and child’s development and negative effects on maternal mental health above all in terms of a diminished Quality of Life (QoL). The current systematic review study is aimed at further contributing to an advancement of knowledge about the clinical link between GDM and QoL. Methods. According to PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies aimed at evaluating and/or improving levels of QoL in women diagnosed with GDM. Results. Fifteen research studies were identified and qualitatively analyzed by summarizing results according to the following two topics: GDM and QoL and interventions on QoL in patients with GDM. Studies showed that, in women with GDM, QoL is significantly worse in both the short term and long term. However, improvements on QoL can be achieved through different intervention programs by enhancing positive diabetes-related self-management behaviors. Conclusion. Future studies are strongly recommended to further examine the impact of integrative programs, including telemedicine and educational interventions, on QoL of GDM patients by promoting their illness acceptance and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
- Subjects :
- Gerontology
medicine.medical_specialty
endocrine system diseases
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Alternative medicine
MEDLINE
Psychological intervention
030209 endocrinology & metabolism
Review Article
lcsh:Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Endocrinology
Quality of life
Pregnancy
Diabetes mellitus
medicine
Humans
030212 general & internal medicine
lcsh:RC648-665
business.industry
nutritional and metabolic diseases
medicine.disease
Mental health
humanities
Gestational diabetes
Self Care
Diabetes, Gestational
Quality of Life
Female
business
Human
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Diabetes Research, Journal of Diabetes Research, Vol 2017 (2017)
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....7500f21bea6f2b443eaa6ad8035c75da