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

Authors :
Mª José de la Cruz
Natalia Pérez-Ferre
Victoria Velasco
Mercedes Galindo
Laura del Valle
Alfonso L. Calle-Pascual
Patricia Martín
Mª Dolores Fernández
Source :
Diabetes research and clinical practice. 87(2)
Publication Year :
2009

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.

Details

ISSN :
18728227
Volume :
87
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Diabetes research and clinical practice
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....97121b1503b34aff02cf9b30f4b2f38b