Diabetic foot ulceration is a common complication that is preventable morbidity in people with type-2 diabetes (T2DM). A foot care program is essential for preventing neuropathy complications in people with T2DM. Thailand, Self-Efficacy Enhancement for Foot Care Program, Hemoglobin A1c, foot status, type-2 diabetes
Conditions
Interventions
The Self-Efficacy Enhancement of Foot Care Program for 12 weeks which was modified from the Integrated Foot Care Program, consisted of videos created by the researchers to promote diabetes and health
Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention Behavioral
Self-efficacy Enhancement for Foot Care Program and routine nursing care,Routine nursing care.
Sponsors
Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) age of 20 years or above; 2) diabetes diagnosed at least one year without foot ulcers and its complications, and taking oral hypoglycemic medications; 3) HbA1c > 7.0%; 4) peripheral sensory loss detected at least one point or more testing at feet with Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament 5.07 (10 g pressure scale); 5) being capable of performing a foot care program; and 6) willingly to participate in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: We excluded participants who could not participate throughout the program, practice foot assessment, foot care, and foot exercise with chair ten poses less than 80% using self-report, or were admitted to the hospital during the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HbA1C 12 weeks Percentage | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| insensate status 12 weeks insensate foot score,Skin and peripheral vascular abnormalities 12 week Skin and peripheral vascular abnormalities score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactAssoc. Prof. Dr. Sangthong Terathongkum
Ramathibodi School of Nursing
Outcome results
None listed