Table 3 Current gaps in adherence to optimal care, possible interventions and actions required for developing the interventions in South Western Sydney based on HCPs’a and women/partners inputs
Gaps (requirements) | Intervention programs used in the literature/ suggested by HCP’s/women/partners | Actions required to implement the interventions |
|---|---|---|
Lack of time for women/patients to attend diabetes clinic | Websites, leaflets, contact details of local HCPsa [5], social media | 1) Providing after- hours clinics 2) Providing other educational resources (e.g. webpages, social media, and apps) 3) Reaching out to all patients and mailing them leaflets and information sheets on a regular basis |
Lack of communication (miscommunication) between HCPs and patients | Workshops, newsletters, online learning resources,regular meetings and education programs [46] | 1) Reminding HCPs about online resources and workshops 2) Adding techniques for communication to the existing learning materials |
Lack of knowledge about PPM and contraception methods in women and their partners | Leaflets, posters, DVDs, PPM education programs and peer support | 1) Developing a wide range of educational resources (e.g. posters, apps) 2) Increasing the accessibility of educational resources 3) Translating educational resources in most common languages |
Disparities of preferences in receiving knowledge about PPM and contraception options | Use of a wide range of interventions (e.g. online resources, social media, leaflets and posters) | Raising awareness among patients and their partners about the ranges of interventions |