Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Earle S, Tariq A, Komaromy C, Lloyd CE, Karamat MA, Webb J & Gill PS. Pre-conception care for women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes: a mixed methods study exploring uptake of pre-conception care. Health Technology Assessment 2017; 21(14) Authors' objectives To systematically review qualitative research on preconception care (PCC) for women with pre-existing diabetes mellitus of childbearing age, identify facilitators of and barriers to uptake of PCC and establish themes and gaps in knowledge. Through qualitative interviews explore views on the provision of, and facilitators of and barriers to the uptake of, PCC. Authors' conclusions Reconceptualising PCC to place greater emphasis on pregnancy planning, fertility and contraception would lower some of the existing barriers to uptake of care. It is important to clarify who is responsible for the delivery of PCC to women with pre-existing diabetes mellitus and to ensure that the correct expertise is available so that opportunities for advice giving are maximised. Relationships between women and health professionals should be based on a partnership approach that encourages mutual trust and respect, focusing on positive change rather than negative outcomes. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Female; Fertilization; Humans; Pregnancy; Pregnancy in Diabetics Language Published English Country of organisation England English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence NETSCC, Health Technology Assessment, Alpha House, University of Southampton Science Park, Southampton, SO16 7NS UK Tel: +44 23 8059 5586 Email: hta@hta.ac.uk AccessionNumber 32017000197 Date abstract record published 18/04/2017 |