A Telemedicine system based on Internet and short message service as a new approach in the follow-up of patients with gestational diabetes

Natalia Pérez-Ferre; Mercedes Galindo; M Dolores Fernández; Victoria Velasco; M José de la Cruz; Patricia Martín; Laura del Valle; Alfonso L Calle-Pascual

doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2009.12.002

A Telemedicine system based on Internet and short message service as a new approach in the follow-up of patients with gestational diabetes

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2010 Feb;87(2):e15-7. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2009.12.002. Epub 2009 Dec 30.

Authors

Natalia Pérez-Ferre¹, Mercedes Galindo, M Dolores Fernández, Victoria Velasco, M José de la Cruz, Patricia Martín, Laura del Valle, Alfonso L Calle-Pascual

Affiliation

¹ Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. [email protected]

PMID: 20044162
DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2009.12.002

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Diabetes, Gestational / psychology
Diabetes, Gestational / rehabilitation*
Feasibility Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Internet*
Patient Compliance
Patient Education as Topic
Patient Satisfaction
Pregnancy
Self Care
Spain
Telemedicine / methods*