Implementation of foot thermometry plus mHealth to prevent diabetic foot ulcers: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

A registered trial from ClinicalTrials.gov: Identifier NCT02373592

Implementation of foot thermometry plus mHealth to prevent diabetic foot ulcers: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

From the article abstract:

OUTCOMES:

the primary outcome is foot ulceration, evaluated by a trained nurse, occurring at any point during the study.
DISCUSSION:
This study has two principal contributions towards the prevention of DFU. First, the introduction of messages to promote self-management of diabetes foot care as well as using reminders as a strategy to improve adherence to daily home-based measurements. Secondly, the implementation of a thermometry-based strategy complemented by SMS and voice messages in an LMIC setting, with wider implications for scalability.
Study RegionLima, Peru
OrganizationMinistry of Health tertiary hospitals
Issue or ProblemDiabetes complications
Tech MediumSMS, thermometry
Technology Devicecell phone
mFHAST Implicationefficacy of SMS, voice messaging
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