ArticleClinicoEconomics and outcomes research : CEOR2021
Remote Diabetic Foot Temperature Monitoring for Early Detection of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.
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- Diabetic foot prevention, assessment, and management using innovative smart wearable technology: a systematic review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Pooled it
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- Identifying and Comparing Intervention Cost Components in Remote Patient Monitoring: A Scoping Review.PharmacoEconomics · 2026Article
- Wearable Technologies for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Monitoring and Risk Prediction: Systematic Review.JMIR diabetes · 2026Review
- Cost and Resource Utilisation for Management of Diabetes-Related Foot Disease in Australia: An Economic Evaluation.International wound journal · 2026Article
- Precision nutrition in diabetic foot ulcers: multimodal artificial intelligence for personalized metabolic management.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Effect of a smart temperature logger on correctly storing biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs at home: a pre-post study.European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice · 2025Article
- Smart Compression Sock for Early Detection of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Personalized and predictive strategies for diabetic foot ulcer prevention and therapeutic management: potential improvements through introducing Artificial Intelligence and wearable technology.Medicine and pharmacy reports · 2024Review
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- Towards a Remote Patient Monitoring Platform for Comprehensive Risk Evaluations for People with Diabetic Foot Ulcers.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- A Multi-Faceted Digital Health Solution for Monitoring and Managing Diabetic Foot Ulcer Risk: A Case Series.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Preventative Sensor-Based Remote Monitoring of the Diabetic Foot in Clinical Practice.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Infrared Thermography Compared to Standard Care in the Prevention and Care of Diabetic Foot: A Cost Analysis Utilizing Real-World Data and an Expert Panel.ClinicoEconomics and outcomes research : CEOR · 2023Article
- Neural network-based method to stratify people at risk for developing diabetic foot: A support system for health professionals.PloS one · 2023Article
- Response to: Remote Diabetic Foot Temperature Monitoring for Early Detection of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis [Letter].ClinicoEconomics and outcomes research : CEOR · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundFoot temperature monitoring for the prevention and early detection of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) is evidence-based and recommended in clinical practice. However, easy-to-use remote monitoring tools have been lacking, thereby preventing widespread adoption.
objectiveTo evaluate the cost-effectiveness of remote foot temperature monitoring (RFTM) (Siren's Neurofabric™ Diabetic socks) in addition to standard of care (SoC) versus SoC alone for early detection of DFU with diabetic neuropathy and a moderate to high risk of DFU.
methodsA payer perspective decision-tree analysis was conducted to compare expected DFU occurrence and subsequent amputation rates and costs between treatment strategies over one year. Inputs in the model were sourced from publicly available literature and relevant health technology assessments. One-way sensitivity analyses were performed for each model variable.
resultsIn the base-case scenario, RFTM plus SoC was a dominant strategy compared to SoC alone. RFTM plus SoC was associated with cost savings of $38,593 per additional ulcer avoided versus SoC alone, and $8027 per patient per year on average compared to SoC alone. These results were highly robust to one-way sensitivity analysis; all scenarios remained dominant if compliance was ≥13%.
conclusionRFTM is a cost-effective addition to SoC in patients with diabetic neuropathy at a moderate-to-high risk of DFU and subsequent amputation. Further, reduction in DFU and associated complications may result in improvements in the patient's quality of life and mental health. Future studies are needed to evaluate the compliance and reduction of DFU occurrence in patients on RFTM.
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