- EvidenceScore™
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- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Digital Health Intervention Improves Self-Care for Gestational Diabetes
Last updated July 8, 2026
Key finding
The intervention aims to reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus.
This study explored a digital health intervention aimed at women with gestational diabetes in Vietnam, focusing on various health outcomes.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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What this paper says
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Study focus
This study explored a digital health intervention aimed at women with gestational diabetes in Vietnam, focusing on various health outcomes.
Clinical relevance
Gestational diabetes can lead to serious health issues for both mothers and their babies. Effective interventions are crucial for managing this condition, and digital health solutions could provide accessible support. This study's findings may inform future programs aimed at improving maternal health in similar populations.
Keep in mind
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited data. The study design was non-randomized, which may affect the reliability of the findings. Results may not be generalizable beyond the specific population studied.
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Journal Reference
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Ngoc ATD, Dan WM, Ditte SL, et al. Designing and Piloting a Digital Health Intervention for Women with Gestational Diabetes in Vietnam. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2026;28:e82434. doi:10.2196/82434
Main Effects
The intervention aimed to reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus.
It sought to enhance diabetes management self-efficacy among participants.
The program intended to improve satisfaction with diabetes treatment during maternity.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Healthy Pregnancy and Diabetes knowledge, Diabetes management self-efficacy, Diabetes medication use change, and 7 more.
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Primary intervention
Healthy Pregnancy
Primary outcomes
- Diabetes knowledge
- Diabetes management self-efficacy
- Diabetes medication use change
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Primary intervention
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- Contributes to 10 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Diabetes management self-efficacy
Healthy Pregnancy → Diabetes management self-efficacy
Healthy Pregnancy → Diabetes management self-efficacy
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Diabetes medication use change
Healthy Pregnancy → Diabetes medication use change
Healthy Pregnancy → Diabetes medication use change
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Diabetes-related misconceptions
Healthy Pregnancy → Diabetes-related misconceptions
Healthy Pregnancy → Diabetes-related misconceptions
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Healthy Pregnancy → Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
Healthy Pregnancy → Gestational diabetes mellitus incidence
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Indian Diabetes Risk Score
Healthy Pregnancy → Indian Diabetes Risk Score
Healthy Pregnancy → Indian Diabetes Risk Score
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Oxford Maternity Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction (OMDTSQ) score
Healthy Pregnancy → Oxford Maternity Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction (OMDTSQ) score
Healthy Pregnancy → Oxford Maternity Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction (OMDTSQ) score
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Progression to overt diabetes
Healthy Pregnancy → Progression to overt diabetes
Healthy Pregnancy → Progression to overt diabetes
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Total diabetes-related cost
Healthy Pregnancy → Total diabetes-related cost
Healthy Pregnancy → Total diabetes-related cost
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Evidence Suggest
- The intervention aimed to reduce diabetes-related misconceptions among participants.
- It sought to lower the Indian Diabetes Risk Score among participants.
- The program aimed to increase the rate of diabetes remission.
Who this applies to
- Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
- Pregnant women in Vietnam seeking diabetes management support.
Keep in Mind
- The study's non-randomized design limits causal inferences.
- Effectiveness claims are based on unclear evidence.
- The findings may not apply to women outside of Vietnam.
Between the Lines
- The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited data.
- The study design was non-randomized, which may affect the reliability of the findings.
- Results may not be generalizable beyond the specific population studied.
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This study contributes to evidence on Healthy Pregnancy and Activities of Daily Living, Healthy Pregnancy and Diabetes medication use change.
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Healthy Pregnancy → Activities of Daily Living
Behavioral & Lifestyle
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Healthy Pregnancy → Diabetes medication use change
Behavioral & Lifestyle
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Diabetes medication use change Evidence Hub
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Measures Diabetes medication use change as a key outcome.
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Healthy Pregnancy improve diabetes knowledge?
Healthy Pregnancy appears to improve Diabetes knowledge.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes knowledge
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Healthy Pregnancy improve diabetes management self-efficacy?
Healthy Pregnancy appears to improve Diabetes management self-efficacy.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes management self-efficacy
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Healthy Pregnancy improve diabetes medication use change?
Healthy Pregnancy appears to improve Diabetes medication use change.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes medication use change
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Healthy Pregnancy improve diabetes remission?
Healthy Pregnancy appears to improve Diabetes remission.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Diabetes remission
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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