Evaluation of digital education Module in patients with diabetic foot complications and factors affecting foot care practices: A mixed method Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 250
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Knowledge Questionnaire by Hasan et al
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a long-term, progressive metabolic condition that can be caused by either a lack of insulin or by a resistance to the hormone. It has an impact on public health worldwide, With an estimated 451 million sufferers globally. A common but serious complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) is diabetic foot complications (DFC). The best method for treating DFCs is preventive medicine. According to the literature there is poor knowledge and practice of foot care. The main reason for the same is lack of educational tool. Hence the study aims to deliver foot care educational module in patients with diabetic foot complications and evaluate the change in foot care practices post delivery, also the study aims to identify the factors influencing practice of foot care if any.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 30.00 Year(s) to 70.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •People diagnosed with diabetic foot complications and Unilateral Foot amputations.
Exclusion Criteria
- •People with venous foot ulcerations People with bilateral Syme’s Amputation and above.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Knowledge Questionnaire by Hasan et al
Time Frame: 2 | Baseline | 6th week
Nottingham Assessment of Functional Foot Care for practice
Time Frame: 2 | Baseline | 6th week
Secondary Outcomes
- Interviews will be conducted of those whose practices did not improve post 6 weeks after filling the post questionnaires. (Practice scores(above 70% are considered as good practices.))
Investigators
Mariya Jiandani
Physiotherapy School and Centre Seth G S Medical College and KEMH