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[Efficiency of a screening program for gestational diabetes].

J L Kristiansen1, O Kierkegaard

  • 1Gynaekologisk-obstetrisk afdeling, Herning Centralsygehus.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|October 5, 1992
PubMed
Summary

A selective screening system for detecting diabetes in pregnancy failed to identify most cases. The system, relying on clinical criteria and basic tests, was poorly implemented by healthcare providers.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Diabetes in pregnancy poses risks to both mother and child.
  • Effective screening is crucial for early detection and management.
  • Previous screening methods relied on clinical risk factors and basic diagnostic tests.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a selective screening system for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
  • To assess the performance of a screening protocol involving clinical criteria and glucose measurements.
  • To determine the feasibility of implementation by general practitioners and midwives.

Summary:

  • A study of 665 pregnant women from 1991 to 1989 assessed a screening system for GDM.
  • The system utilized criteria like large baby history, family diabetes history, obesity, glucosuria, and fasting blood glucose.
  • Only 2% of women were screened correctly, identifying just two cases of GDM, indicating a failure of the protocol.

Impact:

  • The selective screening system proved ineffective and poorly executed in a real-world clinical setting.
  • Highlights the challenges in implementing and adhering to GDM screening protocols by primary care providers.
  • Suggests a need for improved GDM screening strategies and provider training.

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