Table 4.

Overview of studies reporting on the acceptability of digital tools to support dietary self-management of gestational diabetes mellitus.

Author (Country)	Stated Aim of the Study	Participants, Setting	Study Type-Acceptability Assessment	Key Findings
Given et al. [35] (UK)	To investigate acceptability of using telemedicine in diabetes care of women with GDM	50 pregnant women, diabetes clinic	RCT-user satisfaction, recommendation to others Intervention (N = 24): Telemedicine and standard care Control (N = 26): Standard care	89% of the participants satisfied and intend to recommend Telemedicine to other women with GDM
Hirst et al. [32] (UK)	To explore women ‘satisfaction with GDM-health system and their attitudes towards their diabetes care	52 pregnant women with GDM, diabetes clinic	Quantitative-user satisfaction, appreciation, recommendation to others	92% of the participants satisfied about using GDM-health system towards diabetes care
Rigla et al. [29] (Spain)	To explore the acceptance of a mobile decision support system for GDM	20 women with GDM	RCT-user satisfaction Intervention (N = 20): Mobile technology and standard care Control (N = 0)	100% of the participants satisfied to use mobile decision support system for GDM