Diabetes Mellitus, diabetic foot
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group - G1: 40 people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) will receive standard consultation and use the application (APP), intercalate for two reinforcement telephone calls for a period o
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L01.224.900.685
Sponsors
Universidade Estadual do Ceará - UECE
Universidade Estadual do Ceará - UECE
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Be 18 years of age or over; having a medical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus; be accompanied by the Integrated Diabetes and Hypertension Center; possession of a mobile device for personal use android smartphone; ability and familiarity with application usage.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Persons with apparent diseases and conditions with marked functional dependence; cognitive deficit or any difficulty that impedes the handling of the device and responses to the instrument; and present pre-existing diabetic ulcer. Discontinuity criteria: non-attendance at the study stages; illness or death during the course of the study; giving up and not answering calls. Three attempts of interleaved contacts will be made.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The presentation of the expected outcome will be an increase of 80% in acquired proficiency and a change in behavior for self-care with the feet using the application in the three-month period, determined by means of questionnaires, physical examination of the feet and interview before and after application of the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAntonio Dean;Thereza Maria Marques;Moreira
Universidade Estadual do Ceará - UECE;Universidade Estadual do Ceará - UECE
Outcome results
None listed