Research Article

Midwives’ and Diabetes Nurses’ Experience of Screening and Care of Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Interview Study

Table 2

The results of the analysis.

CategorySubcategoryTheme

Structure within and between caregiversCaregivers’ role and cooperation throughout the chain of health care
Thoughts about routines and guidelines

Content of the daily tasksScreening and testing/samplingAn act of balance between normalcy and illness, working for motivation with dilemmas throughout the chain of health care
Promote healthy lifestyle and encourage the normal
Inform and increase knowledge of risks and consequences
Compliance and course of action at follow-up

Complexity of counselling situationsChallenges in the daily work
Obstructive physical impact of pregnancy
Language and cultural differences

Professional competence and need for further education