The Association Between Unprotected Standing, Walking and Wound Healing in Diabetes

Body-worn Sensor Technology for Improving Diabetic Care During Activities of Daily Living

The aim of the study was to explore the association between activities of daily living ( measured using a body-worn sensor) on wound healing in diabetic patients. Since this was an exploratory study, there was no study hypothesis.

Diabetes patients with active foot ulcers were recruited and monitored for activities of daily living while wearing an offloading device.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 18 or older with non-infected, non-ischemic foot ulcers
• active neuropathic foot ulcer

Exclusion Criteria:

• major foot amputation
• active Charcot arthropathy
• ankle brachial index of 0.5 or less
• history of substance abuse within 6 months
• inability to walk 20m