The Feasibility of a Facebook Group-based Program for Foot Self-management Support of Adults With Diabetes in Canada

A Facebook Group-based Program for Foot Self-management Support of Adults With Diabetes Mellitus: A Feasibility Study in Canada

The primary objective of this study is to examine the feasibility of a Facebook group-based program to support adults with diabetes in their foot self-care and prevention of foot ulcers.

The sub-objectives are:

1. To determine the recruitment and retention rate of participants in the study. 2. To assess the acceptability of the Facebook group program among participants. 3. To determine the level and pattern of engagement by the participants within the Facebook group platform. 4. To determine the efficacy of the Facebook group program and how it works to improve diabetic foot care-related outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of type I or II diabetes;
• 18 years of age or older
• reside in Canada
• Proficiency in the English language - understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Have an active Facebook account or willing to create one
• Have access to the internet and computer or smartphone

Exclusion Criteria:

• Declined consent
• Did not provide follow-up contact information
• Completed less than 60% of the baseline survey