A Telemedicine system based on Internet and short message service as a new approach in the follow-up of patients with gestational diabetes.
To evaluate the feasibility of a Telemedicine system based on Internet and short message service in the follow-up of patients with gestational diabetes. Compared to control group, Telemedicine group reduced 62% the number of unscheduled face-to-face visits, and 82.7% in the subgroup of insulin-treated patients, improving patient satisfaction, and achieving similar pregnancy and new born outcomes.
Pérez-Ferre
Natalia
N
Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. nataliaferre79@gmail.com
Galindo
Mercedes
M
Fernández
M Dolores
MD
Velasco
Victoria
V
de la Cruz
M José
MJ
Martín
Patricia
P
del Valle
Laura
L
Calle-Pascual
Alfonso L
AL
D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011247:Pregnancy; D012648:Self Care; D013030:Spain; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000379:methods*