Web-based information for pregnant women and new mothers with type 1 diabetes- a description of the development process

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making

Correspondence

Karolina Linden¹  Marie Berg²  Carina Sparud-Lundin² 

[1] The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Box 457, SE-405 30, Gothenburg, Sweden;The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Box 457, SE-405 30, Gothenburg, Sweden;University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 457, 405 30, Gothenburg, Sweden;

关键词: Information;    Pregnancy;    Type 1 diabetes;    Support;    Website;    Participatory design;   

DOI  :  10.1186/1472-6947-12-134

 received in 2012-07-01, accepted in 2012-11-12,  发布年份 2012

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThis paper describes the process of developing specifically designed web-based maternity information for women with type 1 diabetes.MethodsA participatory design was used and the information was evaluated in seven stages by researchers, professional experts and users. All steps of the development process were noted in an online logbook.ResultsThe information developed gradually and its contents were reviewed by nurse-midwives, nurses and physicians specializing in different key areas including diabetes care, paediatrics, obstetrics and breastfeeding, a clinical dietician and mothers with type 1 diabetes. The draft was reviewed in regard to its cultural suitability and the information material was adjusted to meet quality criterions. Finally, the text was adapted for a lay audience.ConclusionsUsing participatory design required time and resources, however; it proved a functional way of producing appropriate information for the target group.

【 授权许可】

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