Foot Intervention Study Utilizing Commercially Available Infrared Thermometers With Individuals With Diabetes

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

62

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 21, 2017

Primary Completion Date

October 30, 2019

Study Completion Date

October 30, 2019

Conditions
Diabetic Foot
Interventions
DEVICE

Education and Thermometer Group

The education will be provided in video format utilizing the Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) diabetic foot management YouTube video and one-on-one teaching. Participants will be provided with an inspection mirror with an extendable handle to assist with visualizing the bottom of the feet and a pedometer to measure daily activity. One-on-one teaching with the thermometer will be provided. Participants will be given a handout for reference on using the thermometer. The foot model will be marked with a zigzag pattern on the plantar surface to illustrate the path that should be used when measuring temperature. The support person will be included in the teaching if he/she will be assisting the participant to obtain temperature readings.

OTHER

Education Only Group

The education will be provided in video format utilizing the Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) diabetic foot management YouTube video and one-on-one teaching. Participants will be provided with an inspection mirror with an extendable handle to assist with visualizing the bottom of the feet and a pedometer to measure daily activity.

Trial Locations (1)

A1B 1P5

Memorial University, St. John's

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Health Care Foundation, NL, Canada

UNKNOWN

collaborator

Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador

UNKNOWN

collaborator

NL-SUPPORT, NL, Canada

UNKNOWN

lead

Memorial University of Newfoundland

OTHER

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