Effects of an Animated Mobile Application on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management

"Week 0:~Participants are informed about the study and trained in the use of the mobile application.~The mobile app is installed on their smartphones.~Educational animation videos and modules are watched with the researcher in a predefined order.~Questions about animations are answered.~Videos are downloaded to the participant's phone.~DFU photographs are recorded.~Weeks 1-12:~Participants are instructed to use the app regularly between weeks 5-12.~Video watching days and durations are logged using a tracking form.~Weekly push notifications remind participants to use the app.~Weekly phone calls are made to assess engagement using a structured checklist.~DFU photographs are taken at weeks 8 and 12.~At week 12, data are collected in person, including:~DFU size (length × width) with disposable paper ruler~Metabolic parameters from blood tests~Wagner-Meggitt classification~Re-ulceration assessment"

"Participants provide consent and receive baseline information.~DFU photographs are taken at baseline, week 8, and week 12.~At week 12, the same outcome measures as the intervention group are collected.~After the study ends, participants are provided with access to the mobile application."