Multidisciplinary Group Education for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: The value of diabetes education, focusing on lifestyle measures, in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is acknowledged, but requires intensive education and input of resources if done on an individual basis. Group education could be a valuable alternative to individual education. This study aims to investigate the impact of multidisciplinary group education on women's knowledge about GDM, education, treatment satisfaction, and emotional status. Two hundred women with GDM were enrolled in a prospective observational study. Dutch speaking women were offered group education at their first visit after GDM diagnosis. Non-Dutch speaking women or women for whom group education was not possible received individual education. Individual follow-up with a dietitian was planned within two

SUBMITTER: Minschart C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7073549 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature