Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Apr 17, 2020
Date Accepted: Jun 25, 2020
Empowering pregnant women through use of decision support tools: A systematic review
ABSTRACT
Background:
Women face many health-related decisions during pregnancy. Digitalization, new technology, and a greater focus on empowering patients have driven the development of patient-centered decision support tools.
Objective:
This review provides an overview of studies investigating the effect of patient-centered decision support tools for pregnant women.
Methods:
We searched five online databases, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Scopus, from inception to December 1, 2019. All studies investigating the effect of patient-centered decision support tools for health-related issues among pregnant women were included. Study characteristics and results were extracted using the review management tool Rayyan and analyzed according to topic, type of decision support tools, control group, outcome measurements, and results.
Results:
Twenty-five eligible studies covered a range of health topics, including prenatal screening (n=10), gestational diabetes mellitus and weight gain (n=7), lifestyle (n=3), blood pressure and pre-eclampsia (n=2), depression (n=1), asthma (n=1), and psychological wellbeing (n=1). In general, the use of decision support tools increased women`s knowledge, and recording symptoms enhanced satisfaction with maternity care.
Conclusions:
The opportunities created by digitalization and technology should be used to develop innovative patient-centered decision support tools tailored to support pregnant women. Effect on clinical outcomes should me documented.
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