Studied health conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, rheumatoid disorders, degenerative foot deformities, central neurologic disorders ,and other pathologies
Conditions
Interventions
: 300 participants are included in the intervention study: 100 in the control group without knowledge about the actual purpose of the study (adherence monitoring based on temperature data inside the s
Sponsors
University Medical Center Groningen
T. Lutjeboer, MSc.
Prof. dr. K. Postema
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Patients with a prescription for their first pair of OS • Mentally competent (“wilsbekwaam”) • Aged 18 years and older. • Able to read and speak Dutch
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Previous experience with OS. • Mentally incompetent. • Aged 17 years old or younger.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The objective of the intervention study is to examine whether a simple intervention (knowledge about the actual purpose of the study (monitoring adherence) and feedback on their actual use of OS compared to the intended use of OS) has an effect on the patient’s use of OS. The objective of the longitudinal study is to objectively evaluate the adherence of use of OS in a population with various pathologies over a period of 18 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary objectives of both studies is to identify factors that influence the adherence of use of OS. The number of OS adjustments, the use of diaries and a questionnaire (MOS) about use and usability of OS will be assessed. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactThijs Lutjeboer
Outcome results
None listed