Background: A common pregnancy issue, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) necessitates prompt, all-encompassing care to provide the best possible outcomes for both mothers and newborns. Midwifery-led physical therapy and normal medical care are two of the most popular modes of care, but little is known about how they affect maternal satisfaction. Maternal satisfaction is compared between these two methods in this study.
Objectives: The study's objectives were to measure and compare overall maternal happiness between the two care models, identify important factors impacting satisfaction, and analyze the particular role that midwifery-led physical therapy plays in enhancing the care experience for women with GDM.
Methods: Pregnant women with GDM who received either Standard Care (SC) or Midwifery-Led Physical Therapy (MLPT) were included in a comparative cross-sectional design. A validated maternal satisfaction questionnaire covering topics like tailored care, continuity, communication, physical comfort, and emotional support was used to gauge satisfaction levels. To assess satisfaction between groups and find predictive characteristics, data were analyzed using the proper statistical techniques, such as GLM and multivariate analysis.
Results: Results show that compared to moms receiving normal treatment, those in the MLPT group had far better satisfaction scores. Personalized care, ongoing assistance, comprehensive physical therapy therapies, and better communication provided by midwives were the main factors linked to increased satisfaction. Standard care was seen as more fragmented and less customized, despite the fact that it successfully handled clinical management.
Conclusion: By providing individualized, ongoing, and supportive care, midwifery-led physical therapy significantly increases maternal satisfaction among women with GDM. The findings demonstrate the importance of incorporating midwifery-led elements into routine GDM management to improve patient outcomes and care experiences. To investigate long-term advantages and more comprehensive implementation options, more research is necessary.
Keywords: Maternal satisfaction, Midwifery-Led Physical Therapy, Standard care, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
How to cite this article: Nayak D, Tripathy P, Nayak PK, Comparing Maternal Satisfaction between Midwifery-Integrated Physical Therapy and Conventional Care in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using General Linear and Multivariate Models. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(2s): 785-792; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.785-792