Nonvisual Foot Inspection for People With Visual Impairment
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The purpose of this study was to find out whether a method of nonvisual foot inspection, using the senses of touch and smell, helps people with diabetes and visual impairment to find new foot problems when they are in early, easily-treated stages. All people in the study had regular foot inspections by podiatrists. The results include how people feel about the method, whether they actually did check their feet it, and whether the method helped them to discover foot problems themselves.
Full description
Data gathered over the course of 1 year:
- bimonthly phone calls to ask about foot care practices at home over the last week
- a baseline comprehensive foot evaluation and 4 additional comprehensive evaluations every 3 months
Qualitative data:
- Focus groups immediately after comprehensive diabetes self-management education, and 1 year later, to determine acceptability of foot care procedures and patient perceptions about effectiveness
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Inclusion criteria
- Over age 18
- Diagnosed with diabetes (either type 1 or type 2)
- Having visual impairment
Exclusion criteria
- Self-reported numbness in hands
- Inability to pass a brief screening for decisional capacity
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30 participants in 2 patient groups
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