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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Stepping Forward: A Scoping Systematic Literature Review on the Health Outcomes of Smart Sensor Technologies for Diabetic Foot Ulcers.

Ioulietta Lazarou, Vasiliki Fiska, Lampros Mpaltadoros, Dimitris Tsaopoulos, Thanos G Stavropoulos, Spiros Nikolopoulos, George E Dafoulas, Zoe Dailiana, Alexandra Bargiota, Ioannis Kompatsiaris

Open access · goldAbstract readScoping Review
In one paragraph

Article in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
4citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 18% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ioulietta LazarouInformation Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-5113-8366
Vasiliki FiskaInformation Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Lampros MpaltadorosInformation Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Dimitris TsaopoulosInformation Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Thanos G StavropoulosInformation Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Spiros NikolopoulosInformation Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.
George E DafoulasFaculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larisa, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-3060-8888
Zoe DailianaFaculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larisa, Greece.
Alexandra BargiotaFaculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larisa, Greece.
Ioannis KompatsiarisInformation Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Information Technologies Institute · GRUniversity of Thessaly · GR

Funding

RESEARCH - CREATE - INNOVATE Τ2ΕΔΚ-01103
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) pose a significant challenge in diabetes care, demanding advanced approaches for effective prevention and management. Smart insoles using sensor technology have emerged as promising tools to address the challenges associated with DFU and neuropathy. By recognizing the pivotal role of smart insoles in successful prevention and healthcare management, this scoping review aims to present a comprehensive overview of the existing evidence regarding DFU studies related to smart insoles, offloading sensors, and actuator technologies. This systematic review identified and critically evaluated 11 key studies exploring both sensor technologies and offloading devices in the context of DFU care through searches in CINAHL, MEDLINE, and ScienceDirect databases. Predominantly, smart insoles, mobile applications, and wearable technologies were frequently utilized for interventions and patient monitoring in diabetic foot care. Patients emphasized the importance of these technologies in facilitating care management. The pivotal role of offloading devices is underscored by the majority of the studies exhibiting increased efficient monitoring, prevention, prognosis, healing rate, and patient adherence. The findings indicate that, overall, smart insoles and digital technologies are perceived as acceptable, feasible, and beneficial in meeting the specific needs of DFU patients. By acknowledging the promising outcomes, the present scoping review suggests smart technologies can potentially redefine DFU management by emphasizing accessibility, efficacy, and patient centricity.

Indexed as

Diabetes MellitusDiabetic FootWearable Electronic DevicesHumansOutcome Assessment, Health CareShoesTechnologyactuatorsdiabetic footdiabetic foot ulcersdiabetic patientsdigital health technologiesscoping reviewsensorssmart insolessystematic literature review

Identifiers

PMID38544271
PMCPMC10975978
OpenAlexW4393039649

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