Diabetes Clinical Indicator Database: Advancing Chronic Disease Management in Diabetes Education

Abstract

predetermined questions were constructed using the Ottawa Model of Research Use, to identify perceived gaps and barriers in postpartum care. The session was audio taped, transcribed and opinions thematically analyzed. Results: Participants’ responses revealed themes on the organization of health services: receipt of conflicting messages; the challenge of competingpriorities;apprehensionaboutpostpartumdiabetes testing; lack of ongoing support; difficulty applying knowledge to sustain behaviour change. Needs identified: child-friendly environments and skill based resources. Patient's recommendations: merge community and health services with follow-up testing, restructure services as a group support format and face-to-face contact was important. Implications and Conclusions: Future development of services should engage community resources in planning, development and implementation. Women with young children require care that is child friendly, flexible and optimizes the use of their limited time to support their own behaviour change and long-term health. Funded in part by the Public Health Agency of Canada.