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NCT Number: NCT03837002

Effect of The Foot Care Protocol Applied to Elderly People

The study was carried out randomized-controlled experimental research to determine the foot health status and factors affecting it among elderly individuals, to develop a protective and developmental protocol for foot health of elderly individuals and to determine the effect of this protocol on foot health problems, foot care knowledge levels and foot care behaviors.

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Key information

Conditions

Foot Foot Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ahmet Cemal Mağden Nursing Home

Ordu, Altınordu, 52100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Data for the foot health status and factors affecting it among elderly individuals were collected from 28 April 2017 to 5 February 2018. The population of the study comprised 132 elderly individuals living in Nursing Home linked to the Ministry of Family and Social Policies in Ordu Central County. In the research, 118 individuals in the nursing home were reached, the research began with 65 elderly individuals abiding by the inclusion criteria randomized into experimental and control groups and was completed with 57 individuals (experiment: 28, control: 29). Data were collected using the standardized mini mental test, elderly descriptive form, foot examination form, foot care knowledge level form, foot care behavior scale, falling form.. Ethics committee permission, organization permission and written informed consent from individuals were obtained. Five interviews were performed with elderly individuals in the experimental group, while only two interviews were held with elderly individuals in the control group to apply the data collection tools.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Living in nursing home during the research process, Not dependent on bed, Self-sufficient, No communication problem, Elderly people have good cognitive functions ,(According to the revised mini mental test) Elderly people with any foot problem (dermatological, orthopaedic, circulation, sensory problems, problems related to the feet, self-care problems),

Exclusion criteria

Elderly people who are diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus

Treatment and study plan

foot care protocol

Other

foot assesment, foot care, foot care education

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from foot examination questionnaire at baseline and sixth month

    Time frame: Baseline, 6th month

    This questionnaire was developed by the researchers and evaluated the foot health of elderly people. It contains 26 questions in three part section. This form enables the determination of the diseases / problems in the foot.

  2. Change from foot care knowledge form at baseline and sixth month

    Time frame: Baseline, 6th month

    This form was developed by researchers and evaluated the level of knowledge of foot care. It contains 10 questions. This form evaluated on total score (minimum:0, maximum:10). Higher values represent a better outcome.

  3. Change from foot self care observation guide at baseline and sixth month

    Time frame: Baseline, 6th month

    This scale evaluates the level of foot care behaviors of people. It contains 15 item. This scale evaluated on total score (minimum:15, maximum:75). Higher values represent a better outcome.

  4. Change from falling questionnaire at baseline and sixth month

    Time frame: Baseline, 6th month

    This questionnaire was developed by the researchers and evaluated the number of elderly people.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ordu University

Other

Collaborators

  • TC Erciyes University

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of The Foot Care Protocol Applied to Elderly People on Foot Health Problems and Foot Care Behaviors

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Feb 11, 2019
Registry last updated
Feb 11, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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