Improving Models of Care for Diabetes in Pregnancy: Experience of Current Practice in Far North Queensland, Australia.

ABSTRACT: Aims: To map health practitioners' experiences and describe knowledge regarding screening and management of Diabetes in Pregnancy (DIP) in Far North Queensland, Australia. Methods: Mixed methods including a cross-sectional survey (101 respondents) and 8 focus groups with 61 health practitioners. All participants provided clinical care for women with DIP. Results: A wide range of healthcare professionals participated; 96% worked with Indigenous women, and 63% were from regional or remote work settings. Universal screening for gestational diabetes at 24-28 weeks gestation was reported as routine with 87% using a 75 g Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. Early screening for DIP was reported by 61% although there was large variation in screening methods and who should be screened

SUBMITTER: McLean A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6659099 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature