CompletedNot Applicable

Disaster Preparedness in Patients With Diabetic Foot: The Effect of an Educational Intervention

Turkey (Türkiye)68 participantsStarted 2024-02-01

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * • 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 Exclusion Criteria: * • 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

What they're measuring

Change in Disaster Preparedness Level

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 3 (post-intervention), and Week 7 (follow-up)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07385833

SponsorSenem Duman

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-01

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