The effect of using a reminder diabetic foot mirror on foot checking frequency and development of diabetic foot in people with diabetes

Self-management practices for preventing complications of type II diabetes mellitus in low and middle-income countries: A scoping review

“…The studies were from the following low and middle-income countries: one each from South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, Palestine, Thailand, Mexico, Pakistan, and Brazil, and two each from Indonesia and Iran. The studies varied in research design used: Quasi-experimental ( Herrera et al., 2015 ; Hisni et al., 2019 ; Iunes et al., 2014 ; Moradi et al., 2019 ; Nguyen et al., 2019 ), randomised controlled trials ( Ahrary et al., 2020 ; Doğan and Enç, 2022 ; Pienaar and Reid, 2020 ; Shahid et al., 2015 ; Suryani et al., 2021 ; Wichit et al., 2017 ) and an observational study with pre- and post-test design ( Rashed et al., 2016 ) were identified.…”

“…The delivery mode of the majority of the practices in the studies was a combination of group educational sessions and written material ( Ahrary et al., 2020 ; Doğan and Enç, 2022 ; Herrera et al., 2015 ; Hisni et al., 2019 ; Iunes et al., 2014 ; Moradi et al., 2019 ; Nguyen et al., 2019 ; Rashed et al., 2016 ; Shahid et al., 2015 ; Wichit et al., 2017 ). Pienaar and Reid (2020) applied a peer support intervention combining face-to-face group sessions and home visits.…”

“…Four studies employed follow-up strategies to improve outcomes and/or prevent complications ( Doğan and Enç, 2022 ; Nguyen et al., 2019 ; Shahid et al., 2015 ; Wichit et al., 2017 ). Dogan and Enc, (2022) used a reminder and diabetic foot mirror to improve feet-checking practices and reported a significant increase in the experiment group. Shahid et al.…”

“…The general diabetes information consisted of definitions, symptoms, risk factors, types, pathophysiology, treatment, and complications of diabetes. Studies also refer to patients' education components relating to follow-up, physical exercise, medication adherence, weight management, diet selection, metabolic control, and smoking cessation ( Ahrary et al., 2020 ; Doğan and Enç, 2022 ; Herrera et al., 2015 ; Hisni et al., 2019 ; Iunes et al., 2014 ; Moradi et al., 2019 ; Nguyen et al., 2019 ; Pienaar and Reid, 2020 ; Rashed et al., 2016 ; Shahid et al., 2015 ; Suryani et al., 2021 ; Wichit et al., 2017 ).…”

Knowledge and Behaviors of Foot Care in Muslims With Diabetes Mellitus: Does Islamic Ritual Ablution Make a Difference?

“…Persons with DM must have knowledge of how to achieve and maintain skin integrity. Suitably conducted foot care and regular daily checking for and early detection of findings such as scratches, abrasions, fungus, or color changes that may occur are important in the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers (Akça Doğan & Enç, 2022). When persons with DM perform ablution, they should dry their feet well and not leave them damp.…”