ReviewDiabetes/metabolism research and reviews2024
Offloading and adherence through technological advancements: Modern approaches for better foot care in diabetes.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Predicting the Path to Attrition: Multidomain Risk Assessment in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Offloading Randomized Controlled Trials.Diabetes care · 2026Trial
- Development and Validation of an Algorithm to Objectively Quantify Adherence to Offloading Interventions.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2026Article
- Can a Chatbot Help Heal a Wound? Context-Aware Prompts for Boosting Adherence in Diabetic Foot Ulcers.Diabetology · 2026Article
- A narrative review of clinical decision support systems in offloading footwear for diabetic foot ulcers.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2026Review
- Innovative microneedle-integrated hydrogels: a promising strategy for diabetic foot ulcer management.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Review
- Digital Health and Community-Based Care for Diabetic Foot Prevention and Management in Resource-Limited Settings: A Narrative Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Three-Year Recurrence in People With Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Is Comparable to Cancer.International wound journal · 2025Article
- SmartBoot: Real-Time Monitoring of Patient Activity via Remote Edge Computing Technologies.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Application of Carbon Nanotube-Based Elastomeric Matrix for Capacitive Sensing in Diabetic Foot Orthotics.Micromachines · 2025Article
- The Stress of Measuring Plantar Tissue Stress in People with Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers: Biomechanical and Feasibility Findings from Two Prospective Cohort Studies.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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4 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveThis manuscript aims to provide a review and synthesis of contemporary advancements in footwear, sensor technology for remote monitoring, and digital health, with a focus on improving offloading and measuring and enhancing adherence to offloading in diabetic foot care.
methodsA narrative literature review was conducted by sourcing peer-reviewed articles, clinical studies, and technological innovations. This paper includes a review of various strategies, from specifically designed footwear, smart insoles and boots to using digital health interventions, which aim to offload plantar pressure and help prevent and manage wounds more effectively by improving the adherence to such offloading.
resultsIn-house specially made footwear, sensor technologies remotely measuring pressure and weight-bearing activity, exemplified for example, through applications like smart insoles and SmartBoot, and other digital health technologies, show promise in improving offloading and changing patient behaviour towards improving adherence to offloading and facilitating personalised care. This paper introduces the concept of gamification and emotive visual indicators as novel methods to enhance patient engagement. It further discusses the transformative role of digital health technologies in the modern era.
conclusionsThe integration of technology with footwear and offloading devices offers unparallelled opportunities for improving diabetic foot disease management not only through better offloading but also through improved adherence to offloading. These advancements allow healthcare providers to personalise treatment plans more effectively, thereby promising a major improvement in patient outcomes in diabetic foot ulcer healing and prevention.
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