Technologies related to sleep in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a scoping review
Abstract
Objectives: To map the health technologies related to sleep that are used in pregnant women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in healthcare institutions, as reported in the scientific literature.
Material and Method: This scoping review was structured according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) protocol. The research was guided by the following question: "What health technologies related to sleep are used in pregnant women with GDM in healthcare institutions?" The search was conducted from June to August 2023 in the following databases: SCOPUS, PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science, and Cochrane, without language or time frame restrictions.
Results: Initially, 2,452 studies were identified. After screening, two studies remained, and two additional studies from the grey literature were included, resulting in a final sample of four studies. The identified technologies included Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), pulse monitor, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Horne-Ostberg Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), and educational booklet with self-care instructions.
Conclusions: There are technologies that aid in the treatment of sleep disorders and promote sleep quality. The implementation of health promotion strategies related to sleep quality and hygiene in prenatal care routines is suggested.
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