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
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 Region | Lima, Peru |
| Organization | Ministry of Health tertiary hospitals |
| Issue or Problem | Diabetes complications |
| Tech Medium | SMS, thermometry |
| Technology Device | cell phone |
| mFHAST Implication | efficacy of SMS, voice messaging |