JMIR Research Protocols · 2 authors, 2 centres
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This is a protocol for a systematic review that plans to synthesize quantitative studies evaluating digital weight self-monitoring tools within technology-mediated interventions for managing gestational weight gain in pregnant US adults. No results are reported; data extraction was expected to be completed by December 2023 with results anticipated in 2024.
This protocol, developed following PRISMA-P guidelines, describes a planned systematic review of digital self-monitoring tools for managing gestational weight gain (GWG). The review aims to evaluate whether digital GWG self-monitoring interventions are effective, with secondary focus on recruitment, retention, feasibility, acceptability, and differences between stand-alone and multicomponent interventions. Eligible studies are quantitative, reported in English, involving pregnant US adults with at least two data collection points, published between January 2010 and July 2020. Quality assessment will use the Effective Public Health Practice Project tool, with synthesis following SWiM guidelines. The authors acknowledge limitations including potential inclusion of non-RCT studies limiting causal conclusions, limited applicability to racial and ethnic minority groups, and the digital divide potentially affecting access. No empirical findings are available, as this is a protocol paper with results expected in 2024.
