Universitas Indonesia Conferences, The 4th International Conference for Global Health (ICGH)

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A Literature Review on Intervention Program for Diabetic Foot Care
Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi bin Firdaus, Piyanuch Jittanoon

Last modified: 2019-08-27

Abstract


Background: The rising of diabetic prevalence in Malaysia indirectly accountable for incidence of diabetic foot ulcer. Prevention activity plays a crucial role in managing diabetes foot ulcer complication. Purpose: to explore the best available intervention for diabetic foot care in reducing diabetic foot ulcers and improving diabetic foot care behavior. Methods: Online database (ProQuest, CINAHL, Science Direct) and Google Scholar was employed in retrieving relevant articles. Keywords of diabetic foot care, diabetic foot care program, diabetic foot care intervention, diabetic foot education are being used for data retrieval integrated with PICO analysis. Articles were being categorized according The Joanna Briggs Institute’s level of evidence. Findings: Total of 7423 articles has been retrieved. After screening analysis carried out, only 15 articles included in data qualitative synthesis. The articles selected within ten years duration (2007-2017) and categorized as systematic review paper (n = 1), randomized control trials (n = 3), quasi-experimental study (n = 3), pre-test – post-test study (n = 4), cohort study (n = 2), cross-sectional (n = 1) and surveys (n = 1). Effective approach (group or individual), project leader, specialized skill required and adaptation of technology are synthesized theme from analysis, looking for best method in designing new program. Conclusion and Recommendations: Combination of identified approach would be helpful in designing technology friendly program for managing diabetic foot care behavior. Embedding of technology in current health care system provides beneficial for nurses during delivery foot care education to public as we are in new era of globalized world.