Therapeutic guidelines for foot self-care in diabetes: A Delphi technique for a mobile application
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https://doi.org/10.12707/RVI24.42.35370Keywords:
validation study, Delphi technique, diabetic foot, diabetes mellitus, type 2, self-care, mobile applicationsAbstract
Background: Mobile applications should include evidence-based content developed and validated by experts to ensure effectiveness and safety.
Objective: To validate therapeutic guidelines to promote foot self-care in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus for use in a mobile application, based on relevance and language.
Methodology: Delphi technique to validate guidelines developed from recent guidelines. Two rounds with 10 experts with proven clinical, research, or teaching experience. A minimum content validity index value of 0.8 was used. The modified guidance on Conducting and REporting DElphi Studies (CREDES) was used.
Results: Of the 128 guidelines related to comprehensive foot care, 125 reached a consensus, namely healthy maintenance and proper footwear and socks. The language was simplified to improve understanding.
Conclusion: The guidelines were found to be valid with clear language and can be incorporated into a mobile application to support foot self-care.
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