Development of an eHealth Nursing Intervention on Self-Care to Prevent Diabetic Foot in Rural Mexico: A Pilot Test

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2021 Dec 15:284:495-496. doi: 10.3233/SHTI210780.

Abstract

Diabetic foot affects nearly 6% of people living with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). It is also the most common complication of T2D and is associated with infection, ulceration. eHealth facilitation of Non-communicable diseases management has the potential to increase self-care and engage patients. The aim of this study is to develop an eHealth intervention to prevent diabetic foot.

Keywords: diabetic foot; eHealth; nursing intervention; self-care.

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2* / therapy
  • Diabetic Foot* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Mexico
  • Self Care
  • Telemedicine*