Quality of Life in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Fraticelli, Federica
Vitacolonna, Ester
Marchetti, Daniela
Carrozzino, Danilo
Fulcheri, Mario
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Objective.
Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) could significantly increase the likelihood of health problems concerning both potential risks for the mother, fetus, and child’s development and negative effects on maternal mental health above all in terms of a diminished Quality of Life (QoL).
The current systematic review study is aimed at further contributing to an advancement of knowledge about the clinical link between GDM and QoL.
Methods.
According to PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies aimed at evaluating and/or improving levels of QoL in women diagnosed with GDM.
Results.
Fifteen research studies were identified and qualitatively analyzed by summarizing results according to the following two topics: GDM and QoL and interventions on QoL in patients with GDM.
Studies showed that, in women with GDM, QoL is significantly worse in both the short term and long term.
However, improvements on QoL can be achieved through different intervention programs by enhancing positive diabetes-related self-management behaviors.
Conclusion.
Future studies are strongly recommended to further examine the impact of integrative programs, including telemedicine and educational interventions, on QoL of GDM patients by promoting their illness acceptance and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Marchetti, Daniela& Carrozzino, Danilo& Fraticelli, Federica& Fulcheri, Mario& Vitacolonna, Ester. 2017. Quality of Life in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Marchetti, Daniela…[et al.]. Quality of Life in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Marchetti, Daniela& Carrozzino, Danilo& Fraticelli, Federica& Fulcheri, Mario& Vitacolonna, Ester. Quality of Life in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174657
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1174657