title: Improving care for women with a history of gestational diabetes: a provider perspective.
abstract: To identify perceived roles with regard to care for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) history and resources for improving care among women with a history of GDM from the perspective of obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs), certified nurse midwives (CNM), family practitioners, and internists. In 2010, a survey was sent to a random sample of OB/GYNs, CNM, family practitioners, and internists (n = 2,375) in Ohio to assess knowledge, attitudes, and postpartum practices regarding diabetes prevention for women with a history of GDM. A total of 904 practitioners completed the survey (46 %). Over 70 % of CNMs strongly agreed it is part of their job to help women with GDM history improve diet and increase exercise, compared with 60 % of family practitioners/internists and 55 % of OB/GYNs (p < 0.001). More OB/GYNs and CNMs identified a need for more local nutrition specialists and patient education materials, compared with family practitioners/ internists. Between 60 and 70 % of OB/GYNs and CNMs reported lifestyle modification programs and corresponding reimbursement would better support them to provide improved care. Health care providers giving care to women with GDM history have varying perceptions of their roles, however, there was agreement on resources needed to improve care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Center for Perinatal Research, Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University, 700 Children's Drive, Research Building 3, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA, reena.oza-frank@nationwidechildrens.org.
authors.forename: Reena
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Oza-Frank
authors.forename: Jean Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wapner
authors.forename: Loren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rodgers
authors.forename: Jo M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Bouchard
authors.forename: Elizabeth J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Conrey
mesh_terms: D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011787:Quality of Health Care