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Factors and Consequences Associated With Diabetic Foot Problems Among Diabetic Patients in Jordan
Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital
Summary
Purpose: To assess diabetic foot ulcers (DFU)-related risk factors and complications among diabetes mellitus (DM) patients in Northern Jordan. Also, to analyze the impact of educational intervention on their behavior. Methods: The study consisted of two phases. Phase one was a prospective cross-sectional study of 200 DM patients, including 94 with a history of DFU, where demographic and clinical data were collected to assess diabetic foot-associated risk factors and complications. Phase two was a randomized clinical trial with 105 DM patients: 52 in the control group received standard care, while 53 in the intervention group received standard care supplemented with formal educational session and ongoing foot care education via mobile health by a clinical pharmacist. Foot care practices and medication adherence were evaluated at baseline and after 8 weeks of follow-up.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2024-01-01
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2024-08-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Education
The control group received standard care, while the intervention group received standard care supplemented with formal educational session followed by ongoing education on foot care using mobile health by a clinical pharmacist.
Locations (1)
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Irbid, Jordan