Digitising Medical Nutrition Therapy in Gestational Diabetes: A Multisite Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Medical nutrition therapy, which incorporates dietary tracking, is routinely used in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, paper-based tracking approaches are associated with several challenges. Based on user feedback, the M♡THer app, an existing digital platform for GDM management, was enhanced with a digital diet diary feature. This study aimed to evaluate the uptake, usage, usability and acceptability of the diet diary feature.

Methods

The diary was codesigned and trialled in three hospital services. Data collection occurred over 6 months. User engagement metrics, surveys and interviews with healthcare providers (HCPs) and app users were analysed using thematic analysis and triangulation.

Results

Of the 305 M♡THer app users, 95 used t

SUBMITTER: Roesler A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12767405 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature