Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Footcare Among Individuals Having Type 2 Diabetes at Slums of Karachi, Pakistan.

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Completed

• Conditions: Educational Intervention; Foot Ulcer, Diabetic; Foot Care; Foot Cellulitis; Diabetic Foot
• Interventions: Behavioral: Self-care behavior to promote foot care through educational guidance among individual with diabetes

• Registration Number: NCT06358846
• Lead Sponsor: SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust

Brief Summary

There are multiple studies conducted in Pakistan that supports the topic of foot care knowledge among individual with type 2 diabetes but all are descriptive cross-sectional studies and investigators cannot develop cause effect relationship out of it. Secondly, there is a lack of documented research on the foot care knowledge shown by people with T2D residing in the slums of Karachi. In order to assess the knowledge intervention among the individual having T2D through qualified diabetes educators and pictorial educational pamphlet along with the standard care of treatment. Consequently, it may aid in the development of effective methods aimed at mitigating foot-related complications among this specific population. Individuals diagnosed with diabetes are required to engage in proactive and structured self-care activities by providing the foot care knowledge in order to effectively manage their condition and mitigate the risk of potential complications. The incorporation of health-deviation knowledge and activities into routine is crucial.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-04-07
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-11
• Study Start: 2024-05-15
• Primary Completion: 2024-08-15
• Study Completion: 2024-08-31
• Status Verified: 2024-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. Patients aged 18 years or older.
• Patients who are registered at designated SINA clinic and clinical and biochemical diagnosis of DM for at least six months
• Patients who are able to understand Urdu language will be included in the study
• Patients who are voluntarily participated the study will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients come with recurrent foot ulcers or gangrene.
• History of amputation
• Patient live in other than designated slums location.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
standard care advice+ structured training through pictures containing learning pamphlet	Self-care behavior to promote foot care through educational guidance among individual with diabetes	Interventional group will receive standard advice from clinician along with the structured training from qualified diabetes' educator through pictures containing learning pamphlet

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Behavior Change	Time Frame: Three months after patient counselling towards foot care	The educational intervention will lead to positive changes in behavior related to foot care. Participants will be more likely to engage in recommended foot care practices such as daily foot inspections, avoiding walking barefoot, and seeking prompt medical attention for any foot-related issues.
Improved Foot Care Knowledge	Time Frame: Three months after patient counselling towards foot care	One potential outcome will be an increase in knowledge among participants regarding foot care practices specific to managing diabetes. This will include understanding the importance of proper footwear, regular foot inspections, and hygiene practices.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction in Foot Complications	3 months	A successful educational intervention will potentially lead to a decrease in foot complications among individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. This will include a reduction in foot ulcers, infections, and amputations, ultimately improving participants' overall quality of life.
Empowerment and Self-efficacy	Three months treatment	Participation in the educational intervention will empower individuals to take greater control of their diabetes management, leading to increased self-efficacy in managing their condition. This will result in improved confidence in their ability to prevent and manage foot complications.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SINA Mewasha & North Clinic; 🇵🇰 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan