Premium
The development of a web‐based module on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus for patients and healthcare professionals
Author(s) -
Clancy Alicia,
Johnson Marjorie,
Watson Andrew,
Paul Terri,
Mottola Michelle
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.826.9
Subject(s) - gestational diabetes , health care , medicine , empowerment , health professionals , nursing , medical education , pregnancy , family medicine , political science , genetics , gestation , law , biology
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), the most common endocrine disorder during pregnancy, poses short‐term and long‐ term risks for mother and baby. However, intense management of GDM has been shown to reduce negative maternal and fetal outcomes. Such management requires that both healthcare providers and patients are capable of making informed decisions in the control of GDM. Reports from local diabetes clinics and medical professionals suggest healthcare providers’ knowledge of GDM is unsatisfactory. The objective of this project was to create an interactive web‐based module to educate medical students and to provide an effective resource for healthcare providers. The case‐based, self‐study tool was designed using Adobe Dreamweaver Creative Suite 3 and Articulate Studio 09. The modular content draws from the current Clinical Practice Guidelines established by the Canadian Diabetes Association, and will be available to medical students, practicing physicians, and women with GDM. Formative feedback from a questionnaire of the module is anticipated for the spring. We expect the GDM module will educate healthcare providers and patients on the prevalence and risk factors, as well as, the importance of early screening, treatment and prevention of GDM. This empowerment tool should encourage educated decision making, facilitate the management of GDM, and curtail known risks associated with poorly managed GDM. Grant Funding Source : Internal