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Effects of a Short Educational Program for the Prevention of Foot Ulcers in High-Risk Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Monami, Matteo
Zannoni, Stefania
Gaias, Marianna
Nreu, Besmir
Marchionni, Niccolò
Mannucci, Edoardo
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Patient education is capable of reducing the risk for diabetic foot ulcers.
However, specific education on foot ulcer prevention was either included in broader programs addressing different parts of diabetes care or provided with time- and resource-consuming curricula.
The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility and efficacy of a brief educational program for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers in high-risk patients.
Methods.
The study was performed on type 2 diabetic patients, randomized in a 1 : 1 ratio either to intervention or to control group.
The principal endpoint was the incidence of foot ulcers.
The intervention was a two-hour program provided to groups of 5–7 patients, including a 30-minute face-to-face lesson on risk factors for foot ulcers, and a 90-minute interactive session with practical exercises on behaviors for reducing risk.
Results.
The study was prematurely terminated due to a highly significant difference in outcome between the two treatment groups.
The final sample was therefore composed of 121 patients.
Six patients, all in the control group, developed ulcers during the 6-month follow-up (10% versus 0%, p=0.012).
Conclusions.
A brief, 2-hour, focused educational program is effective in preventing diabetic foot ulcers in high-risk patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Monami, Matteo& Zannoni, Stefania& Gaias, Marianna& Nreu, Besmir& Marchionni, Niccolò& Mannucci, Edoardo. 2015. Effects of a Short Educational Program for the Prevention of Foot Ulcers in High-Risk Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Monami, Matteo…[et al.]. Effects of a Short Educational Program for the Prevention of Foot Ulcers in High-Risk Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Monami, Matteo& Zannoni, Stefania& Gaias, Marianna& Nreu, Besmir& Marchionni, Niccolò& Mannucci, Edoardo. Effects of a Short Educational Program for the Prevention of Foot Ulcers in High-Risk Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1065762
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065762