Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Diabetes Group Prenatal Care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of Diabetes Group Prenatal Care to increase patient engagement in diabetes self-care activities.

Study design

A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted at two sites. Inclusion criteria were English or Spanish speaking, type 2 or gestational diabetes, 22 to 34 weeks of gestational age at first study visit, ability to attend group care at specified times, and willingness to be randomized. Exclusion criteria included type 1 diabetes, multiple gestation, major fetal anomaly, serious medical comorbidity, and serious psychiatric illness. Women were randomized to Diabetes Group Prenatal Care or individual prenatal care. The primary outcome was completion of diabetes self-care activities, including die

SUBMITTER: Carter EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7855154 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature