Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: People of both sexes with Diabetes Mellitus Type II diagnosed for at least five years; be registered in the Family Health Unit ; have the age of eighteen.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: People of both sexes, with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus; Presence of ulcers in the feet; Presence of amputations in the lower limbs; Presence of thrombosis; Deficit in cognitive ability defined by the Mini Mental State Examination (MEEM).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess physical parameters of foot care on: skin, hair (Tissue Integrity Assessment Scale: skin and attachments), blood circulation, sensitivity (tactile - Monofilament 10.0 and Vibratory with tuning fork - 128 hpz), plantar pressure (baropodometer) And temperature Tissue Thermographic Chamber) of the feet of people with Diabetes Mellitus. To evaluate the knowledge and intention to self care with the feet of people with DM, before and after the development of the teaching of foot care through the operative group (Foot Care Intent Questionnaire). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Federal de Alfenas;Universidade Federal de Alfenas