Effects of Standardized Dietary Management onthe Glycemic Profile of Diabetic Pregnant Women Attended at a University Hospital in Rio Grande do Norte
diet therapy; high-risk pregnancy; gestational diabetes; health impact assessment; clinical protocols.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) represents a
significant public health challenge, requiring effective
clinical interventions for maternal glycemic control. The
lack of standardization in dietary management offered in
public institutions compromises treatment adherence and
affects both obstetric and neonatal outcomes. This study
aims to analyze the effects of standardized dietary
management on the glycemic profile of pregnant women
with diabetes treated at a university hospital in Rio
Grande do Norte, through the development and validation
of a nutritional protocol.The proposal is justified by the
need to standardize professional practices and improve
the quality of nutritional care provided. The methodology
will be applied, with a quantitative approach, structured
from the perspective of methodological research focused
on technological innovation. Data will be collected from
clinical records, and a scoping review will be conducted
based on the Design Science Research (DSR) model and
its cycles of relevance, rigor, and design. The validation
phase will occur in two stages: content and appearance,
involving experts in the fields of nutrition, obstetrics, and
endocrinology, using predefined criteria and the Content
Validity Index, with the application of the Delphi
technique until a minimum consensus is reached. It is
expected that a standardized technical instrument
(protocol, flowchart, or support technology) will be
developed to support safe and effective dietary practices,
contributing to improved nutritional care for pregnant
women with diabetes.