A longitudinal qualitative study on the experiences and needs of women with gestational diabetes regarding blood glucose management using a journey map
Qiong Gao, Yuxia Yang, Lili Zhu, Cimei Li, Fuqin Zhang, Minghao Zhang · 2026
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Qiong Gao and colleagues present a 2026 longitudinal qualitative study of women with gestational diabetes in China. They follow how blood sugar management feels and what women need over time. A patient journey map organises the story. Interviews happened at a tertiary hospital in Xinxiang.
Eighteen women were interviewed at three points. Talks came at diagnosis, three months later in pregnancy, and six months after diagnosis. Nineteen themes emerged across the phases. Early on, women felt distress, lacked knowledge, and struggled to adapt daily life. Later, self-management became habit but vigilance and fatigue persisted, and support faded. After birth, burnout and role conflicts threatened long-term control. The authors recommend tiered, nurse-led care with family and online support.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Qiong Gao, Yuxia Yang, Lili Zhu, Cimei Li, Fuqin Zhang, Minghao Zhang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 48766 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |