ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2025
Mapping the health management journey of women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.
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- Patient Engagement Strategies for Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Low-Resource Community Health Settings: A Narrative Review and Clinical Principles.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Women's perspectives on gestational diabetes mellitus screening services during antenatal care in Tanzania.BMC global and public health · 2026Article
- Mapping the health management journey of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- AI chatbots for health information seeking among Chinese patients with precancerous ENT lesions: a descriptive qualitative study.BMJ open · 2026Article
- A longitudinal qualitative study on the experiences and needs of women with gestational diabetes regarding blood glucose management using a journey map.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Patient pathways to PrEP persistence: a qualitative resilience-focused journey mapping study with cisgender Black and Latino men who have sex with men and clinical PrEP staff at a federally qualified health center.Frontiers in health services · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication that poses challenges to both maternal and fetal health. Effective management requires addressing patients' varying needs throughout pregnancy and postpartum. This study aims to explore the multi-dimensional health management needs of women with GDM through patient journey mapping, to provide evidence for optimizing integrated care.
methodsA qualitative study was conducted involving 32 women diagnosed with GDM, recruited via purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews guided by the Patient Safety Systems Engineering Initiative (SEIPS) 3.0 model. Content analysis and patient journey mapping were used to analyse the data.
resultsThe health management needs of women with GDM were categorised across tasks, emotions, and pain points according to the diagnosis and treatment timelines. A total of 21 subcategories were identified through content analysis, reflecting key aspects such as emotional distress due to poor glycaemic control, challenges in dietary management, and the influence of family support. These findings were integrated into a comprehensive patient journey map illustrating participants' evolving needs and experiences across different stages of care.
conclusionsPatient journey mapping highlights key opportunities to optimise care processes and resource allocation. Enhancing healthcare professional roles and social support, alongside integrating digital health tools, may improve patient experience, self-management, and long-term outcomes.
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