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Service improvement project: Gestational diabetes, nutrition & lifestyle
Diabetic Medicine ; 39(SUPPL 1):96, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1868603
ABSTRACT

Aims:

Gestational diabetes group education was delivered face to face prior to the covid-19 pandemic. An online workshop was set up in September 2020 to deliver remote group training on diet and lifestyle for blood glucose management in pregnancy. This created a safe, supportive environment to deliver education to patients and allowed efficient use of staffing during the pandemic response.

Methods:

An Eventbrite page for gestational diabetes workshop was set up and a presentation with additional resources created. A midwife referral system was created from two hospital sites and participants recruited weekly. Sessions were delivered online via Microsoft Teams and emails with resources sent to patients after the workshop. Data was collected on Excel regarding attendance and a follow up questionnaire via Survey Monkey.

Results:

Twenty six online workshops over eight months (November 2020-June 2021) had a total of 166 patient bookings. There was equal distribution across the two sites and an attendance rate of 59%. Forty patients completed the Survey Monkey questionnaire where it was found that 100% enjoyed and would recommend the session;47.5% strongly agree and 52.5% agree that they have a good understanding of Gestational Diabetes and how to manage it and 40% strongly agree, 57.5% agree and 2.5% neither agree/disagree with being confident to manage Gestational diabetes with diet and exercise.

Conclusion:

Virtual group workshops are an effective way to educate gestational diabetes patients on their diet and lifestyle to manage their blood glucose.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Language: English Journal: Diabetic Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Language: English Journal: Diabetic Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article