The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Social Cognitive Learning Theory-based education on patient participation, self-efficacy and wound healing in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers. The research was conducted with 52 patients (25 intervention and 27 control) with Wagner 2 diabetic foot ulcers at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital between January and September 2024.

The study was conducted in four stages: first application to the clinic, 1st month, 2nd month and 3rd month. While the Social Cognitive Learning Theory was applied to the intervention group, only the currrent clinical education was provided to the control group. The research data were collected using the "Data Collection Form Regarding Participants' Identifying Characteristics", "Diabetic Foot Information Form", "Metabolic Status and Wound Follow-up Form", "Patient Participation Scale" and "Diabetic Foot Care Self-Efficacy Scale". The results of this study show that education based on Social Cognitive Learning Theory is effective on patient participation, self-efficacy and wound healing in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals 18 years of age or older Agree to participate in the study Have type 2 diabetes Have a Wagner classification score of 2 Have the same wound care protocols (epidermal growth factor/hyalunoric acid containing cream and dressing with gauze)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having communication difficulties and mental retardation Having vision and manual dexterity problems Having diabetic foot infection

all collected IPD