Comparison of the effects of lecture and itnegrative teaching methods on the diabetic foot ulcer
- Conditions
- Diabetic foot ulcer.Diabetes mellitus with With peripheral circulatory complications
- Registration Number
- IRCT138901143618N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Kashan university of medical sciences
- Brief Summary
Introduction: Some studies have reported that diabetic patients do not adhere well to the foot care recommendations. Reasons for non-adherence are less evident and the methods used in education programs may have an effect. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the effects of lecture method and combined method of education on foot care of patients and healing rates of diabetic foot ulcers. Methods: A matched controlled trial study was conducted on a sample of 45 diabetic patients with foot ulcers. The two intervention groups were taught with similar content but different methods. Patients’ foot care and healing rates of diabetic foot ulcers were assessed at the beginning of study and after 3 months in the two training groups as well as the control group. Results: Ulcer surface was decreased by 46%, 61% and 81.6% in the control, lecture group and com-bined group, respectively. The ulcer depth was also decreased by 66.7%, 97.5% and 69.1% in the three groups respectively. A significant relationship was observed between the group adherence of the self-care program and the amount of decrease in the ulcer surface area (r = 0.36, p = 0.04). Conclusion: The foot care education could significantly affect the healing of diabetic foot ulcer, especially in terms of the ulcers’ surface area. Therefore, a self-care education program should be integrated in the health system to empower those living with diabetes to manage their own foot appropriately.
- Detailed Description
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Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
1-having a document in Beheshti hospital, 2-age between 20 & 60 years, 3-negative history of amputation, 4-being under medical treatment, 5-do not have a history of education related to diabetic foot care, 6-do not need to surgical debridement, 7-agreeing to participate in the study, 8-having a diabetic foot ulcer
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Diameter of wound. Timepoint: 3 monthes. Method of measurement: With ruler.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method