DiaFootCare to Promote Self-Care of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Oman

DiaFootCare to Promote Self-Care of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the National Diabetes and Endocrine Centre in Oman

This study aims to evaluate DiaFootCare, a mobile health application designed to support self-care and monitoring among adults with diabetic foot ulcers. The application provides educational and self-care support, medication and care reminders, wound monitoring using standardized foot photographs, and communication of relevant information to support pharmacist-led monitoring.

The study will evaluate the usability and effectiveness of DiaFootCare among patients with diabetic foot ulcers receiving care at the National Diabetes and Endocrine Centre in Oman. Participants using DiaFootCare will be compared with participants receiving usual care. The study will assess outcomes related to diabetic foot self-care, medication adherence, glycemic control, wound healing, and participants' use of and engagement with the application.

Inclusion Criteria:

• - Adults aged 40 to 60 years.
• Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Have an active diabetic foot ulcer.
• Receiving diabetic foot care at the National Diabetes and Endocrine Centre in Oman.
• Have access to a compatible smartphone and internet connection.
• Able to understand Arabic and use the DiaFootCare application after receiving instructions.
• Willing and able to provide written informed consent and complete the three-month follow-up.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe cognitive, visual, physical, or communication impairment that prevents use of the application or completion of study assessments.
• A diabetic foot condition requiring immediate hospitalization or urgent major surgical intervention.
• Unable or unwilling to complete the three-month follow-up.
• Concurrent participation in another intervention study that could affect the study outcomes.