Value-based evaluation of gestational diabetes mellitus care pathway redesign by using cost and outcome data
The redesign of GDM care positively impacted value through decreased referrals and improved patient-reported experiences while clinical outcomes remained constant. By de-fragmenting GDM care, cost savings were realized. This study contributes to the improvement of care delivery, particularly in pregnancy and childbirth, by promoting the adoption of comprehensive, value-based evaluations of redesign initiatives and supports the further uptake of VBHC in maternity care.
Authors
- Kees Ahaus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9973-3746)
- Jacoba van der Kooy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8841-0087)
- M. Berg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7462-1470)
- C Król
- Arie Franx (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8801-5546)
- Hilco J. van Elten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3909-5521)
- Julia J. Spaan
- Monique Klerkx
Institutions
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Amphia Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Oost Nederland (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-05-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07576-2
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.11
Funders
- ZonMw