Disaster Preparedness in Patients With Diabetic Foot: The Effect of an Educational Intervention
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 68
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Disaster Preparedness Level
研究概览
简要总结
This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effect of a disaster preparedness education program on disaster preparedness levels, foot care behaviors, and diabetic foot care self-efficacy in patients with type 2 diabetes diagnosed with diabetic foot. Participants are assigned to an intervention group receiving structured education on diabetic foot management and disaster preparedness, or to a control group receiving routine care. Outcomes are assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.
详细描述
Patients with diabetic foot are considered a vulnerable population during disasters due to disrupted access to healthcare, medications, and self-care resources. This study evaluates a structured disaster preparedness education program designed specifically for patients with diabetic foot. The intervention includes education on diabetic foot management, disaster preparedness strategies, and preparation of emergency kits and go-bags. The effects of the program on disaster preparedness, foot self-care behaviors, and self-efficacy are assessed using validated measurement tools across three time points. The findings aim to contribute to the development of disaster-focused educational interventions for individuals with chronic conditions.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •• Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 6 months
- •Diagnosed with diabetic foot classified as Wagner grade 1, 2, or 3
- •Receiving outpatient or inpatient care at the diabetic foot center
- •Able to communicate and complete self-report questionnaires
- •Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
排除标准
- •• History of diabetic foot-related amputation
- •Presence of active Charcot neuroarthropathy
- •Severe cognitive impairment affecting participation
- •Significant communication barriers preventing completion of assessments
- •Presence of acute medical conditions requiring immediate intensive treatment during the study period
研究组 & 干预措施
Disaster Preparedness Education Program
The intervention consists of two face-to-face theoretical education sessions delivered over two weeks. Week 1 includes a 2-hour session on diabetic foot management (definition, risk factors, care principles) supported by visual materials and interactive Q&A. Week 2 includes a session on disaster and emergency management for individuals with diabetic foot, covering preparedness before disasters, actions during disasters, and post-disaster strategies to protect foot health. The contents of an emergency kit/go-bag are physically demonstrated, and participants are asked to prepare their own kit and bring it to the next visit. At post-test, emergency kits/go-bags are inspected using a standardized checklist and feedback is provided for missing or incorrect items.
干预措施: Disaster Preparedness Education Program (Behavioral)
Routine Care (Control)
Participants receive routine diabetes care and follow-up as provided by the institution. No structured education on disaster preparedness or foot self-care behaviors is delivered during the study period. Data are collected at the same time points as the intervention group.
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Disaster Preparedness Level
时间窗: Baseline, Week 3 (post-intervention), and Week 7 (follow-up)
Disaster preparedness level is measured using the Disaster Preparedness Scale (DPS), a 15-item validated self-report scale assessing disaster physical protection, disaster planning, disaster assistance, and disaster warning and signals. Total scores range from 15 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater disaster preparedness. The primary outcome is the change in DPS total score from baseline.
次要结局
- Change in Diabetic Foot Care Self-Efficacy(Baseline, Week 3 (post-intervention), and Week 7 (follow-up)
- Change in Foot Self-Care Behaviors(Baseline, Week 3 (post-intervention), and Week 7 (follow-up))
- Preparation of an Emergency Kit/Go-Bag(Week 3 (post-intervention))
研究者
Senem Duman
Lecturer
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi